How much does a camera operator make in Denver?
$74,990a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.05 an hour or $6,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.05
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,920Median: $74,990Highest 10%: $117,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| 25th | $73,930 | $35.54 | |
| Median | $74,990 | $36.05 | |
| 75th | $78,280 | $37.63 | |
| 90th | $117,200 | $56.33 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.05 ($74,990 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $74,990 against $74,990 nationally, 0% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,990, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for camera operator pay?
12 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,200 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.