How much does a camera operator make in Michigan?
$55,290a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Michigan. That is $26.58 an hour or $4,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.58
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $55,290Highest 10%: $81,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| 75th | $67,560 | $32.48 | |
| 90th | $81,030 | $38.96 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $63,720 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 25. Iowa | $57,220 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $26.58 ($55,290 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $55,290 against $74,990 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Michigan rank for camera operator pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 46 states.
Which city in Michigan pays camera operators the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $63,720 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.