How much does a camera operator make in North Carolina?
$62,720a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in North Carolina. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.15
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,040Median: $62,720Highest 10%: $85,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 25th | $52,600 | $25.29 | |
| Median | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| 75th | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| 90th | $85,710 | $41.21 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $63,990 |
| Raleigh, NC | $62,720 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 11. Connecticut | $65,630 |
| 12. Ohio | $64,860 |
| 13. Texas | $63,110 |
| 14. North Carolina | $62,720 |
| 15. Florida | $62,220 |
| 16. Nevada | $62,110 |
| 17. Alabama | $61,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.15 ($62,720 a year).
Do camera operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,720 against $74,990 nationally, 16% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for camera operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays camera operators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $63,990 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.