How much does a camera operator make in Tennessee?
$57,030a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Tennessee. That is $27.42 an hour or $4,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.42
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,440Median: $57,030Highest 10%: $131,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| 25th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 75th | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 90th | $131,100 | $63.00 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $60,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $53,180 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 23. Idaho | $58,140 |
| 24. South Carolina | $57,940 |
| 25. Iowa | $57,220 |
| 26. Tennessee | $57,030 |
| 27. Indiana | $56,810 |
| 28. Michigan | $55,290 |
| 29. Kentucky | $53,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.42 ($57,030 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $57,030 against $74,990 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for camera operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 26 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays camera operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $60,800 a year.
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.