How much does a camera operator make in Minneapolis?
$80,380a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $38.64 an hour or $6,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.64
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,620Median: $80,380Highest 10%: $115,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $80,380 | $38.64 | |
| 75th | $92,430 | $44.44 | |
| 90th | $115,600 | $55.57 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $38.64 ($80,380 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $80,380 against $74,990 nationally, 7% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $51,420, so Minneapolis pays 56% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for camera operator pay?
8 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,600 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.