How much does a camera operator make in Houston?
$62,870a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.23 an hour or $5,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.23
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,360Median: $62,870Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,360 | $15.56 | |
| 25th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 75th | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Austin, TX | $74,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,490 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,380 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.23 ($62,870 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $62,870 against $74,990 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,110, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for camera operator pay?
31 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.