Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Illinois
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Illinois earn a median of $100,170 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,840; the top 10% earn over $133,940. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Sound Engineering Technicians$73,130 median in Illinois
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,450 median in Illinois
- Film and Video Editors$72,460 median in Illinois
- Audio and Video Technicians$60,740 median in Illinois
- Motion Picture Projectionists$78,990 median in Illinois
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$81,080 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Illinois
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in Illinois?
The median is $100,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,840 and the top 10% earn over $133,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 46 (+34% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.