Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in California
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California earn a median of $106,900 a year, +43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +43% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,910; the top 10% earn over $154,240. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Sound Engineering Technicians$78,150 median in California
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53,860 median in California
- Film and Video Editors$88,490 median in California
- Audio and Video Technicians$64,620 median in California
- Motion Picture Projectionists$74,840 median in California
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$129,790 median in California (broader BLS group)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in California
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in California?
The median is $106,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,910 and the top 10% earn over $154,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 46 (+43% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.