Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for camera operators, television, video, and film is $24.88 an hour ($51,760 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.

$24.88Median hourly pay
$23,980–$61,990Middle half of workers, yearly
670People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 31% lower than the U.S. median ($74,990). Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for camera operators, television, video, and film in Pennsylvania

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.37$21,580
25% of workers$11.53$23,980
Half of workers (median)$24.88$51,760
75% of workers$29.80$61,990
90% of workers$46.11$95,910

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$54,69070
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$52,040300
Harrisburg-Carlisle$40,03060
Pittsburgh$38,630130

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for camera operators, television, video, and film

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +1.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Broadcast Technicians$80,470
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Photographers$40,520
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$75,600

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.