Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Washington
Also called: Camera Operators
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Washington earn a median of $60,250 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($74,990)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,780; the top 10% earn over $130,410. Nationally the range is $38,520 to $135,180.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53,770 median in Washington
- Film and Video Editors$66,870 median in Washington
- Audio and Video Technicians$69,270 median in Washington
- Motion Picture Projectionists$39,070 median in Washington
- Media Technical Directors/Managers$81,550 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Etchers and Engravers$43,680 median in Washington
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Washington
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in Washington?
The median is $60,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,780 and the top 10% earn over $130,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for camera operators, television, video, and film?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 46 (−20% vs. the national median of $74,990). Living costs are not included.