What are the main factors that influence a Broadcast Camera Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Broadcast Camera Operator?

Broadcast Camera Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Broadcast Camera Operator roles are District of Columbia $104,201, California $103,801, Massachusetts $102,401. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Broadcast Camera Operator roles make?

Salaries for Broadcast Camera Operator level roles vary by specialization: Broadcast Production Director: $145,400; Broadcast Production Manager: $108,000; Camera Operator, Television and Motion Picture: $94,021; Video Camera Operator: $73,331; Freelance Camera Operator: $73,154.

Broadcast Camera Operator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Broadcast Camera Operator make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Broadcast Camera Operator in Hawaii is $98,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Broadcast Camera Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,107
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,701 to $122,801
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,588

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Broadcast Camera Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,801	$10,233	$2,362	$59
Average	$98,301	$8,192	$1,890	$47
25th Percentile	$81,701	$6,808	$1,571	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Broadcast Camera Operator Salaries

A Broadcast Camera Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Broadcast Camera Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Broadcast Camera Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,201.
California: $103,801.
Massachusetts: $102,401.

District of Columbia $104,201 California $103,801 Massachusetts $102,401 Washington $102,001 New Jersey $102,001 Alaska $101,801 Connecticut $100,501 New York $100,001

Hawaii $98,301 Rhode Island $97,501 Maryland $97,001 Minnesota $96,301 Colorado $96,001 Illinois $95,901 Oregon $95,501 Delaware $95,301

New Hampshire $95,101 Virginia $94,701 Pennsylvania $93,601 Nevada $93,101 North Dakota $92,901 Michigan $92,601 Wisconsin $92,501 Vermont $92,301

Texas $91,801 Arizona $91,701 Maine $91,701 Ohio $91,601 Georgia $90,701 Indiana $90,301 Wyoming $90,201 Utah $90,101

Iowa $90,001 Kansas $89,601 Louisiana $89,401 North Carolina $89,401 Missouri $89,401 Florida $89,001 Montana $88,801 Nebraska $88,601

Kentucky $88,501 South Carolina $88,101 Tennessee $87,901 Idaho $87,801 New Mexico $87,101 Oklahoma $87,001 Alabama $86,401 South Dakota $85,501

Arkansas $85,001 West Virginia $84,701 Mississippi $83,901

Top Paying Cities for Broadcast Camera Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $97,801
Anahola: $96,501
Captain Cook: $96,401

Aiea, HI $97,801 Anahola, HI $96,501 Captain Cook, HI $96,401 Eleele, HI $96,701 Ewa Beach, HI $97,701 Kapolei, HI $97,601 Haiku, HI $96,601 Hakalau, HI $96,401

Haleiwa, HI $97,401 Hana, HI $96,301 Hanalei, HI $96,401 Hanamaulu, HI $96,601 Hanapepe, HI $96,701 Hauula, HI $97,601 Hawaii National Park, HI $96,501 Hawi, HI $96,601

Hilo, HI $96,601 Princeville, HI $96,601 Holualoa, HI $96,401 Honaunau, HI $96,301 Honokaa, HI $96,401 Honomu, HI $96,601 Hoolehua, HI $96,301 Kaaawa, HI $97,601

Kahuku, HI $97,401 Kahului, HI $96,801 Kailua, HI $97,801 Ocean View, HI $96,501 Waikoloa, HI $96,501 Keauhou, HI $96,401 Kailua Kona, HI $96,601 Kalaheo, HI $96,601

Kalaupapa, HI $96,201 Kamuela, HI $96,501 Kaneohe, HI $97,701 Kapaa, HI $96,701 Kaumakani, HI $96,701 Kaunakakai, HI $96,401 Keaau, HI $96,601 Kealakekua, HI $96,601

Kealia, HI $96,601 Kekaha, HI $96,501 Kihei, HI $96,701 Kilauea, HI $96,601 Kapaau, HI $96,501 Koloa, HI $96,601 Kualapuu, HI $96,401 Kunia, HI $97,601

Kurtistown, HI $96,601 Lahaina, HI $96,601 Laie, HI $97,501 Lanai City, HI $96,401 Laupahoehoe, HI $96,601 Lawai, HI $96,701 Lihue, HI $96,601 Makawao, HI $96,701

Makaweli, HI $96,401 Maunaloa, HI $96,101 Mountain View, HI $96,501 Naalehu, HI $96,301 Ninole, HI $96,301 Ookala, HI $96,301 Paauilo, HI $96,401 Pahala, HI $96,401

Pahoa, HI $96,501 Paia, HI $96,601 Papaaloa, HI $96,601 Papaikou, HI $96,401 Pearl City, HI $97,701 Pepeekeo, HI $96,601 Puunene, HI $96,801 Volcano, HI $96,501

Wahiawa, HI $97,601 Pukalani, HI $96,701 Mililani, HI $97,701 Kula, HI $96,501 Waialua, HI $97,401 Waianae, HI $97,501 Wailuku, HI $96,701 Waimanalo, HI $97,701

Waimea, HI $96,701 Waipahu, HI $97,701 Honolulu, HI $97,801 J B P H H, HI $97,801 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $97,601 Schofield Barracks, HI $97,601 Fort Shafter, HI $97,801 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $97,801

Camp H M Smith, HI $97,801 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $97,701 Wake Island, HI $97,801

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$98,301
Growth Stage	51~500	$98,301
Established	501~5000	$98,301
Enterprise	5000+	$98,301

Broadcast Camera Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Broadcast Camera Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$81,701

Average $98,301/year

$122,801

$6,808

Average $8,192/month

$10,233

$1,571

Average $1,890/week

$2,362

$39

Average $47/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,801	$10,233	$2,362	$59
Average	$98,301	$8,192	$1,890	$47
25th Percentile	$81,701	$6,808	$1,571	$39

Broadcast Camera Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Broadcast Camera Operator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Broadcast Production Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $112,900 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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