How much does a camera operator make in New York?
$93,410a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in New York. That is $44.91 an hour or $7,784 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.91
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,710Median: $93,410Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,710 | $27.26 | |
| 25th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| Median | $93,410 | $44.91 | |
| 75th | $110,900 | $53.30 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.14 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $93,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,700 |
| Albany, NY | $56,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 1. California | $106,900 |
| 2. Illinois | $100,200 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $98,300 |
| 4. New York | $93,410 |
| 5. Georgia | $85,050 |
| 6. Alaska | $83,620 |
| 7. Colorado | $74,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $44.91 ($93,410 a year).
Do camera operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $93,410 against $74,990 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for camera operator pay?
New York ranks 4 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays camera operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $93,410 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.