How much does a camera operator make in Hartford?
$52,720a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $25.35 an hour or $4,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.35
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $52,720Highest 10%: $85,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $52,720 | $25.35 | |
| 75th | $79,740 | $38.34 | |
| 90th | $85,290 | $41.00 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $25.35 ($52,720 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Hartford than the national average?
No: $52,720 against $74,990 nationally, 30% less.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $65,630, so Hartford pays 20% less.
Where does Hartford rank for camera operator pay?
53 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,290 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.