DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
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
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.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinovision Incorporated | $30,597 | 14 | -55.5% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $30,597 | -26.5% | 20 | 8 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 filingsFor 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| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sinovision Incorporated | Not 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
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.
The 90th percentile salary is $131,420 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $30,597.
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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