Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in New York
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in New York earn a median of $93,410 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,930
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,710; the top 10% earn over $133,410. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Sound Engineering Technicians$87,510 median in New York
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$52,420 median in New York
- Film and Video Editors$103,440 median in New York
- Audio and Video Technicians$67,600 median in New York
- Motion Picture Projectionists$82,260 median in New York
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$107,550 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in New York
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in New York?
The median is $93,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,710 and the top 10% earn over $133,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 46 (+25% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.