How much does a camera operator make in Dallas?
$64,380a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,950Median: $64,380Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $48.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Austin, TX | $74,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,490 |
| Houston, TX | $62,870 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $30.95 ($64,380 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $64,380 against $74,990 nationally, 14% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,110, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for camera operator pay?
26 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.