How much does a camera operator make in Providence?
$48,770a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,800Median: $48,770Highest 10%: $79,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| Median | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $65,030 | $31.26 | |
| 90th | $79,210 | $38.08 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $23.45 ($48,770 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $48,770 against $74,990 nationally, 35% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $49,790, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for camera operator pay?
61 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,210 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.