Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for camera operators, television, video, and film in Washington only, where the average is $88,700 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the camera operators, television, video, and film average at $100,990 and the median at $98,300 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,210.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$88,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$88,700	$83,320	$63,640	$66,659	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in other states

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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