How much does a camera operator make in Milwaukee?
$52,920a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $25.44 an hour or $4,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.44
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,140Median: $52,920Highest 10%: $89,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| Median | $52,920 | $25.44 | |
| 75th | $64,310 | $30.92 | |
| 90th | $89,130 | $42.85 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,380 |
| Madison, WI | $50,680 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $25.44 ($52,920 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $52,920 against $74,990 nationally, 29% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,810, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for camera operator pay?
52 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,130 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.