How much does a camera operator make in Omaha?
$49,680a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,330Median: $49,680Highest 10%: $75,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| 25th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 90th | $75,230 | $36.17 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $95,020 |
| Art Director | $78,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,120 |
| Writer and Author | $67,390 |
| Interior Designer | $67,120 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,700 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,020 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,990 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $53,960 |
| Producer and Director | $52,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $23.88 ($49,680 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $49,680 against $74,990 nationally, 34% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $46,180, so Omaha pays 8% more.
Where does Omaha rank for camera operator pay?
60 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,230 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.