How much does a camera operator make in Phoenix?
$71,080a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $34.17 an hour or $5,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.17
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,770Median: $71,080Highest 10%: $163,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| Median | $71,080 | $34.17 | |
| 75th | $157,100 | $75.52 | |
| 90th | $163,000 | $78.35 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
| Interior Designer | $61,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $34.17 ($71,080 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $71,080 against $74,990 nationally, 5% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $68,250, so Phoenix pays 4% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for camera operator pay?
18 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,000 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.