How much does a camera operator make in Rochester?
$76,700a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,870Median: $76,700Highest 10%: $148,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| Median | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $107,400 | $51.65 | |
| 90th | $148,200 | $71.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| New York, NY | $93,410 |
| Albany, NY | $56,710 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $97,470 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $87,570 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $83,030 |
| Technical Writer | $78,370 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $77,770 |
| Editor | $76,620 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,740 |
| Writer and Author | $68,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $36.88 ($76,700 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $76,700 against $74,990 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $93,410, so Rochester pays 18% less.
Where does Rochester rank for camera operator pay?
10 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,200 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.