How much does a camera operator make in Richmond?
$55,120a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $26.50 an hour or $4,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.50
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,580Median: $55,120Highest 10%: $77,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,580 | $19.51 | |
| 25th | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| Median | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| 75th | $70,280 | $33.79 | |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Washington, DC | $83,320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,820 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $114,400 |
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Writer and Author | $74,300 |
| Editor | $70,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Fine Artist | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $26.50 ($55,120 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $55,120 against $74,990 nationally, 26% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $58,440, so Richmond pays 6% less.
Where does Richmond rank for camera operator pay?
48 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,180 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.