Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in New York
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in New York earn an average of $99,080 a year. That is $15,870 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $83,210. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $95,180.
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New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83,210 | $40.01 |
| New York | $99,080 | $47.63 |
| Massachusetts | $79,290 | $38.12 |
| Connecticut | $67,680 | $32.54 |
| Vermont | $64,740 | $31.12 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,660 | $25.80 |
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- Audio and Video Technicians$75,760
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Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in New York?
The average is $99,080 a year, and the median is $93,410. That is $15,870 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $83,210.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$47.63 an hour on average; the median is $44.91.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($95,180), followed by Rochester, NY ($94,650). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($62,220).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #3 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.