How much does a camera operator make in Wisconsin?
$52,810a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in Wisconsin. That is $25.39 an hour or $4,401 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.39
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,280Median: $52,810Highest 10%: $85,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,280 | $15.52 | |
| 25th | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| Median | $52,810 | $25.39 | |
| 75th | $63,780 | $30.66 | |
| 90th | $85,320 | $41.02 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,380 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $52,920 |
| Madison, WI | $50,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 28. Michigan | $55,290 |
| 29. Kentucky | $53,790 |
| 30. North Dakota | $53,650 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $52,810 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $51,760 |
| 33. Minnesota | $51,420 |
| 34. Montana | $50,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $25.39 ($52,810 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $52,810 against $74,990 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for camera operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 31 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays camera operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,380 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.