How much does a camera operator make in Texas?
$63,110a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Texas. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.34
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,360Median: $63,110Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,360 | $15.56 | |
| 25th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 75th | $78,670 | $37.82 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $74,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,490 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,380 |
| Houston, TX | $62,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 10. Maryland | $65,870 |
| 11. Connecticut | $65,630 |
| 12. Ohio | $64,860 |
| 13. Texas | $63,110 |
| 14. North Carolina | $62,720 |
| 15. Florida | $62,220 |
| 16. Nevada | $62,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.34 ($63,110 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $63,110 against $74,990 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Texas rank for camera operator pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays camera operators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $74,710 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.