How much does a camera operator make in Madison?
$50,680a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.37 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.37
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $50,680Highest 10%: $67,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| 75th | $62,040 | $29.83 | |
| 90th | $67,230 | $32.32 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,380 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $52,920 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.37 ($50,680 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $50,680 against $74,990 nationally, 32% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,810, so Madison pays 4% less.
Where does Madison rank for camera operator pay?
58 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,230 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.