Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Texas
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Texas earn a median of $63,110 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,100
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,360; the top 10% earn over $111,990. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Sound Engineering Technicians$54,370 median in Texas
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$38,410 median in Texas
- Film and Video Editors$61,220 median in Texas
- Audio and Video Technicians$49,440 median in Texas
- Motion Picture Projectionists$31,160 median in Texas
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$71,710 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Texas
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in Texas?
The median is $63,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,360 and the top 10% earn over $111,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 46 (−16% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.