DOL Median (California)
$56,701
vs National
+36.3%
National: $41,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,939
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,701
+36.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California earns $56,701 in nominal terms, which is 36.3% above the national average of $41,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,939 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grip Trix Inc. | $103,106 | 1 |
| NEWPORT COAST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS INC | $80,787 | 1 |
| Cosmo Space of America Co., Ltd. | $71,781 | 1 |
| TubeScience USA, Inc. | $65,000 | 1 |
| BETHEL CHURCH | $64,242 | 2 |
| Shaper Tools, Inc. | $58,000 | 3 |
| THE TRANSLATIN@ COALITION | $56,701 | 1 |
| Global Communication Group, Inc. | $45,635 | 1 |
| BRIGHT SHOE MEDIA LLC | $41,600 | 2 |
| HRTV, LLC | $39,998 | 1 |
| IDEA NETWORK L.A., INC. | $36,000 | 3 |
| Eastern Broadcasting America Corporation | $32,425 | 3 |
| Zhong Want TV, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| CTS America,Inc | N/A | 1 |
| SPECIALTY STUDIOS LLC | N/A | 1 |
| TallGrass Pictures | N/A | 1 |
| GLOBAL PHOTO ASSOC. (USA), INC. | N/A | 1 |
| GOLDEN GATE 3D, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| BOXX COMMUNICATIONS | N/A | 3 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
BROOKLYN, NE · $110,000LONG ISLAND CITY, NE · $107,203NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA · $103,106Portland, OR · $83,200Newport Beach, CA · $80,787Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in California?
The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in California is $56,701 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film?
A Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California earns 36.3% more than the national median of $41,600, or $40,939 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.