Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in District of Columbia earn a median of $98,300 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,450; the top 10% earn over $134,450. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Sound Engineering Technicians$106,630 median in District of Columbia
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$100,980 median in District of Columbia
- Film and Video Editors$98,830 median in District of Columbia
- Audio and Video Technicians$78,770 median in District of Columbia
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$104,270 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in District of Columbia
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in District of Columbia?
The median is $98,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,450 and the top 10% earn over $134,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 46 (+31% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.