How much does a camera operator make in Virginia?
$58,440a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Virginia. That is $28.10 an hour or $4,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.10
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,710Median: $58,440Highest 10%: $98,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 25th | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| Median | $58,440 | $28.10 | |
| 75th | $79,530 | $38.24 | |
| 90th | $98,870 | $47.53 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $83,320 |
| Richmond, VA | $55,120 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 19. Kansas | $60,690 |
| 20. Washington | $60,250 |
| 21. Louisiana | $58,440 |
| 22. Virginia | $58,440 |
| 23. Idaho | $58,140 |
| 24. South Carolina | $57,940 |
| 25. Iowa | $57,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $28.10 ($58,440 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $58,440 against $74,990 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Virginia rank for camera operator pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 46 states.
Which city in Virginia pays camera operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $83,320 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.