How much does a camera operator make in Pennsylvania?
$51,760a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Pennsylvania. That is $24.88 an hour or $4,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.88
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,580Median: $51,760Highest 10%: $95,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,580 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $23,980 | $11.53 | |
| Median | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| 75th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 90th | $95,910 | $46.11 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $54,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,040 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $40,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 29. Kentucky | $53,790 |
| 30. North Dakota | $53,650 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $52,810 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $51,760 |
| 33. Minnesota | $51,420 |
| 34. Montana | $50,910 |
| 35. Mississippi | $49,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.88 ($51,760 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $51,760 against $74,990 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for camera operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays camera operators the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $54,690 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.