How much does a camera operator make in Iowa?
$57,220a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Iowa. That is $27.51 an hour or $4,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.51
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,700Median: $57,220Highest 10%: $81,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| Median | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| 75th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $81,180 | $39.03 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $49,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 22. Virginia | $58,440 |
| 23. Idaho | $58,140 |
| 24. South Carolina | $57,940 |
| 25. Iowa | $57,220 |
| 26. Tennessee | $57,030 |
| 27. Indiana | $56,810 |
| 28. Michigan | $55,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.51 ($57,220 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $57,220 against $74,990 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Iowa rank for camera operator pay?
Iowa ranks 25 of 46 states.
Which city in Iowa pays camera operators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $49,680 a year.
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.