Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Michigan
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Michigan earn a median of $55,290 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,280; the top 10% earn over $81,030. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Sound Engineering Technicians$51,840 median in Michigan
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46,960 median in Michigan
- Film and Video Editors$59,100 median in Michigan
- Audio and Video Technicians$58,300 median in Michigan
- Motion Picture Projectionists$37,590 median in Michigan
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$65,720 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Michigan
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in Michigan?
The median is $55,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,280 and the top 10% earn over $81,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 46 (−26% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.