How much does a camera operator make in Sacramento?
$84,870a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $40.80 an hour or $7,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.80
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,890Median: $84,870Highest 10%: $113,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 25th | $62,590 | $30.09 | |
| Median | $84,870 | $40.80 | |
| 75th | $97,180 | $46.72 | |
| 90th | $113,300 | $54.47 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,580 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Designer | $84,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $40.80 ($84,870 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $84,870 against $74,990 nationally, 13% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $106,900, so Sacramento pays 21% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for camera operator pay?
5 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,300 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.