How much does a camera operator make in Kentucky?
$53,790a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Kentucky. That is $25.86 an hour or $4,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.86
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,420Median: $53,790Highest 10%: $70,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,420 | $20.88 | |
| 25th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $53,790 | $25.86 | |
| 75th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| 90th | $70,480 | $33.88 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,970 |
| Lexington, KY | $52,580 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 26. Tennessee | $57,030 |
| 27. Indiana | $56,810 |
| 28. Michigan | $55,290 |
| 29. Kentucky | $53,790 |
| 30. North Dakota | $53,650 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $52,810 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $51,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $25.86 ($53,790 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $53,790 against $74,990 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for camera operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays camera operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $63,970 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.