How much does a camera operator make in Seattle?
$61,820a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,010Median: $61,820Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| 25th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| Median | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Spokane, WA | $36,230 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.72 ($61,820 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $61,820 against $74,990 nationally, 18% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $60,250, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for camera operator pay?
36 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,400 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.