Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Pennsylvania earn a median of $51,760 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,580; the top 10% earn over $95,910. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Sound Engineering Technicians$49,490 median in Pennsylvania
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,100 median in Pennsylvania
- Audio and Video Technicians$56,890 median in Pennsylvania
- Motion Picture Projectionists$29,850 median in Pennsylvania
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$75,460 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Etchers and Engravers$47,790 median in Pennsylvania
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Pennsylvania
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $51,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,580 and the top 10% earn over $95,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 46 (−31% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.