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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 107 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$41,600
BLS median: $68,810
DOL Median Salary
$41,600
From 107 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$68,810
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
66
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
24,460
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$41,600
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$26,000$30,597$41,600$58,000$110,000

This figure comes from 107 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$68,810
BLS Survey Salary Range
$36,240$48,060$68,810$102,400$131,420

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 24,460 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 39.5% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings
RankEmployerMedian SalaryFilingsvs Market
1Sinovision Incorporated$30,59714-55.5%

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Salary by Metro Area

Metro AreaMedianvs NationalFilingsEmployers
New York, NY$30,597-26.5%208

Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
Nebraska$85,072+117.7%4
Oregon$83,200-11.1%3
California$56,701-44.2%17
Connecticut$51,043-20.2%2
District of Columbia$46,900-53.5%1
Hawaii$44,595+6.6%2
New Mexico$41,995-9.5%1
Florida$37,617-38.4%8
New Jersey$36,837-57%2
Illinois$36,275-56.3%1
Colorado$31,000-58.3%2
New York$30,597-66%23
Texas$28,080-56.4%1

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions, 36% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 64% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
Sinovision IncorporatedNot specified$30,597

Salary by Industry

Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)

The highest-paying industry for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film is Information (Technology) at $39,164.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make?

Based on 107 DOL filings, the median salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film is $41,600, ranging from $30,597 to $58,000.

What is the highest salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film?

The 90th percentile salary is $131,420 according to BLS data.

Which city pays the most for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film?

Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $30,597.

Does this data include all Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.