How much does a camera operator make in Louisiana?
$58,440a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Louisiana. That is $28.10 an hour or $4,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.10
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $58,440Highest 10%: $95,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 25th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| Median | $58,440 | $28.10 | |
| 75th | $71,740 | $34.49 | |
| 90th | $95,990 | $46.15 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $61,500 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 18. Massachusetts | $61,320 |
| 19. Kansas | $60,690 |
| 20. Washington | $60,250 |
| 21. Louisiana | $58,440 |
| 22. Virginia | $58,440 |
| 23. Idaho | $58,140 |
| 24. South Carolina | $57,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.10 ($58,440 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $58,440 against $74,990 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for camera operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 21 of 46 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays camera operators the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $61,500 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.