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

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

How does experience change A Camera Engineer's salary?

A Camera Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $77,534, a Camera Engineer (4-7 years)earns $94,486, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $109,312, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $112,946, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $177,023,

What are the highest paying states for a Camera Engineer?

Camera Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Camera Engineer roles are District of Columbia $102,250, California $101,862, Massachusetts $100,505. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Camera Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Camera Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Broadcast Camera Operator: $93,901; Video Camera Operator: $73,322; Freelance Camera Operator: $73,145; Camera Assistant: $55,448; Studio Camera Operator: $49,831.

How do different companies affect a Camera Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Camera Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Camera Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Camera Engineer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Camera Engineer in the United States is $92,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,488
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,101 to $99,751
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,769

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75th Percentile	$99,751	$8,313	$1,918	$48
Average	$92,350	$7,696	$1,776	$44
25th Percentile	$82,101	$6,842	$1,579	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Camera Engineer Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Camera Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Camera Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,534
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,486
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,312
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,946
Expert (over 8 years): $177,023

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Workforce... Level Camera Engineer	$77,534
Camera En... Level Camera Engineer	$94,486
Workforce... Level Camera Engineer	$109,312
Workforce... Level Camera Engineer	$112,946
Workforce... Level Camera Engineer	$177,023

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How Do Camera Engineer 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 Camera Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,250.
California: $101,862.
Massachusetts: $100,505.

District of Columbia $102,250

California $101,862

Massachusetts $100,505

Washington $100,136

New Jersey $100,099

Alaska $99,969

Connecticut $98,695

New York $98,178

Hawaii $96,525

Rhode Island $95,749

Maryland $95,222

Minnesota $94,502

Colorado $94,225

Illinois $94,133

Oregon $93,782

Delaware $93,523

New Hampshire $93,361

Virginia $92,997

Pennsylvania $91,935

Nevada $91,399

North Dakota $91,224

Michigan $90,947

Wisconsin $90,845

Vermont $90,642

Texas $90,079

Maine $90,042

Arizona $89,986

Ohio $89,922

Georgia $89,072

Indiana $88,647

Wyoming $88,564

Utah $88,435

Iowa $88,379

Kansas $87,936

Louisiana $87,807

North Carolina $87,761

Missouri $87,742

Florida $87,382

Montana $87,188

Nebraska $87,003

Kentucky $86,902

South Carolina $86,532

Tennessee $86,301

Idaho $86,209

New Mexico $85,535

Oklahoma $85,387

Alabama $84,842

South Dakota $83,928

Arkansas $83,429

West Virginia $83,162

Mississippi $82,358

Top Paying Cities for Camera Engineers

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:

San Jose: $116,482
San Francisco: $115,206
Oakland: $112,778

San Jose, CA $116,482

San Francisco, CA $115,206

Oakland, CA $112,778

New York, NY $106,331

Paramus, NJ $105,038

Queens Village, NY $105,034

Passaic, NJ $104,946

Bergenfield, NJ $104,938

Stamford, CT $104,735

Huntington, NY $104,697

Newark, NJ $104,014

Bridgeport, CT $103,819

Vallejo, CA $103,636

New Brunswick, NJ $103,599

Petaluma, CA $103,543

Middlesex, NJ $103,368

Somerset, NJ $103,303

Santa Cruz, CA $103,183

Boston, MA $102,620

Monterey, CA $102,296

Seattle, WA $102,084

Santa Rosa, CA $102,066

Los Angeles, CA $102,038

Juneau, AK $101,798

Washington, DC $101,696

Orange, CA $101,367

Santa Ana, CA $101,124

Long Beach, CA $101,031

Anaheim, CA $101,013

Anchorage, AK $100,967

Santa Maria, CA $100,690

Everett, WA $100,671

Danbury, CT $100,346

Bremerton, WA $100,219

Tacoma, WA $99,886

New Suffolk, NY $99,884

Sacramento, CA $99,858

Santa Barbara, CA $99,757

Trenton, NJ $99,655

San Diego, CA $99,655

Brockton, MA $99,554

Fairbanks, AK $99,327

Lompoc, CA $99,092

Lowell, MA $99,017

Ventura, CA $99,000

Nashua, NH $98,981

Stockton, CA $98,972

Modesto, CA $98,298

Poughkeepsie, NY $98,095

Olympia, WA $97,919

Kennewick, WA $97,919

New Haven, CT $97,882

Lawrence, MA $97,550

Hartford, CT $97,457

Riverside, CA $97,439

New Bedford, MA $97,347

Richland, WA $97,347

Bakersfield, CA $97,217

San Bernardino, CA $97,180

New Britain, CT $97,171

Atlantic City, NJ $97,171

New London, CT $97,134

Norwich, CT $97,106

Portsmouth, NH $97,088

Boulder, CO $96,892

Portland, OR $96,765

Worcester, MA $96,756

Minneapolis, MN $96,469

Philadelphia, PA $96,340

Honolulu, HI $96,035

Saint Paul, MN $95,991

Vineland, NJ $95,971

Providence, RI $95,703

Chicago, IL $95,435

Bellingham, WA $95,324

Springfield, MA $95,250

Baltimore, MD $95,222

Chico, CA $94,992

Pittsfield, MA $94,742

Manchester, NH $94,567

Spokane, WA $94,160

Denver, CO $94,151

Albany, NY $93,717

Troy, NY $93,680

Nassau, NY $93,581

Schenectady, NY $93,486

Wilmington, DE $93,412

Burlington, VT $93,283

Salem, OR $93,246

Portland, ME $92,960

Yakima, WA $92,868

Rochester, MN $92,581

Reno, NV $92,535

Fresno, CA $92,535

Milwaukee, WI $92,452

Detroit, MI $92,360

Ann Arbor, MI $92,344

Allentown, PA $92,332

Colorado Springs, CO $92,175

Syracuse, NY $92,129

Carson City, NV $92,129

Houston, TX $91,999

Eugene, OR $91,953

Gary, IN $91,842

Springfield, OR $91,769

Bismarck, ND $91,750

Galveston, TX $91,685

Medford, OR $91,547

Fort Collins, CO $91,510

Concord, NH $91,464

Austin, TX $91,436

Mesa, AZ $91,242

Reading, PA $91,233

Phoenix, AZ $91,224

Dallas, TX $91,196

Saint Cloud, MN $91,107

Madison, WI $90,984

Utica, NY $90,734

Rochester, NY $90,587

Des Moines, IA $90,577

Raleigh, NC $90,568

Atlanta, GA $90,430

Battle Creek, MI $90,402

Salt Lake City, UT $90,374

Lancaster, PA $90,236

Harrisburg, PA $90,106

Kansas City, MO $90,014

Champaign, IL $89,995

Kansas City, KS $89,995

Fort Worth, TX $89,986

Columbus, OH $89,971

Boca Raton, FL $89,949

Pittsburgh, PA $89,912

Richmond, VA $89,875

Indianapolis, IN $89,857

Cleveland, OH $89,848

Las Vegas, NV $89,737

Cincinnati, OH $89,737

Petersburg, VA $89,598

Huntsville, AL $89,460

Lansing, MI $89,398

Lebanon, PA $89,386

Pueblo, CO $89,377

Appleton, WI $89,349

Buffalo, NY $89,312

Dayton, OH $89,284

Racine, WI $89,266

Charlotte, NC $89,257

Saint Louis, MO $89,229

York, PA $89,174

Elkhart, IN $89,174

Gastonia, NC $89,156

Billings, MT $89,134

Beaumont, TX $89,109

Lorain, OH $89,090

Benton Harbor, MI $89,072

Toledo, OH $89,053

Binghamton, NY $89,007

Rock Hill, SC $88,998

Rockford, IL $88,952

Springfield, IL $88,915

Elyria, OH $88,906

Fargo, ND $88,906

Flagstaff, AZ $88,841

Fort Lauderdale, FL $88,786

Duluth, MN $88,730

Miami, FL $88,730

Cheyenne, WY $88,666

Grand Forks, ND $88,666

Bangor, ME $88,462

Cedar Rapids, IA $88,361

Durham, NC $88,322

Louisville, KY $88,315

Grand Rapids, MI $88,296

Hialeah, FL $88,287

Casper, WY $88,158

Scranton, PA $88,047

New Orleans, LA $88,019

Virginia Beach, VA $88,010

Akron, OH $87,964

Peoria, IL $87,844

Sarasota, FL $87,825

Nashville, TN $87,761

Omaha, NE $87,761

Green Bay, WI $87,761

Baton Rouge, LA $87,714

Charleston, SC $87,696

Jamestown, NY $87,650

Davenport, IA $87,650

Tucson, AZ $87,604

Saint Petersburg, FL $87,548

Tampa, FL $87,530

Evansville, IN $87,474

Port Arthur, TX $87,474

Bradenton, FL $87,437

Santa Fe, NM $87,271

Orlando, FL $87,105

Clearwater, FL $87,077

Canton, OH $86,883

La Crosse, WI $86,883

Albuquerque, NM $86,828

Newport News, VA $86,819

High Point, NC $86,791

Ogden, UT $86,754

Corpus Christi, TX $86,680

Norfolk, VA $86,625

Laramie, WY $86,625

Rock Island, IL $86,569

Saginaw, MI $86,551

Jacksonville, FL $86,542

Salisbury, NC $86,523

Boise, ID $86,505

Moline, IL $86,458

Fort Myers, FL $86,431

Memphis, TN $86,412

Tulsa, OK $86,366

Waterloo, IA $86,311

Spartanburg, SC $86,218

Lincoln, NE $86,172

Fort Wayne, IN $86,154

Provo, UT $86,144

Cedar Falls, IA $86,034

San Antonio, TX $85,997

Greensboro, NC $85,960

South Bend, IN $85,951

Savannah, GA $85,849

Muskegon, MI $85,812

Birmingham, AL $85,803

Winston Salem, NC $85,758

Lake Charles, LA $85,535

Anderson, IN $85,516

Lexington, KY $85,489

Augusta, GA $85,461

Greenville, SC $85,461

Lima, OH $85,387

Wichita, KS $85,378

Tuscaloosa, AL $85,378

Columbia, SC $85,295

Springfield, OH $85,276

Asheville, NC $85,129

Bloomington, IN $85,064

Knoxville, TN $84,731

Shreveport, LA $84,722

Wilmington, NC $84,602

Roanoke, VA $84,602

Topeka, KS $84,436

Frankfort, KY $84,426

Oklahoma City, OK $84,362

Chillicothe, OH $84,325

Longview, TX $84,316

Melbourne, FL $84,307

Sioux Falls, SD $84,159

Mobile, AL $84,150

Terre Haute, IN $84,113

Altoona, PA $84,057

Amarillo, TX $83,993

Killeen, TX $83,965

Fayetteville, AR $83,891

Chattanooga, TN $83,863

Sioux City, IA $83,780

Idaho Falls, ID $83,762

Lynchburg, VA $83,688

Gainesville, FL $83,568

Portsmouth, OH $83,522

Little Rock, AR $83,503

Lafayette, LA $83,466

Youngstown, OH $83,466

Daytona Beach, FL $83,411

Clarksville, TN $83,402

Pensacola, FL $83,392

Temple, TX $83,386

Hopkinsville, KY $83,115

Erie, PA $83,097

Florence, SC $83,060

Charleston, WV $82,912

Great Falls, MT $82,866

Macon, GA $82,737

Tallahassee, FL $82,727

Fayetteville, NC $82,709

Waco, TX $82,691

Helena, MT $82,626

Pine Bluff, AR $82,591

Vincennes, IN $82,478

Lubbock, TX $82,441

Alamogordo, NM $82,386

Twin Falls, ID $82,303

Rapid City, SD $82,275

Jackson, MS $82,109

Huntington, WV $82,102

Greenville, MS $82,100

Parkersburg, WV $82,005

Montgomery, AL $81,989

Wichita Falls, TX $81,896

Springfield, MO $81,896

Biloxi, MS $81,850

Monroe, LA $81,758

Johnstown, PA $81,693

Sumter, SC $81,656

Columbus, GA $81,647

Pascagoula, MS $81,472

Abilene, TX $81,472

Kingsport, TN $81,231

Albany, GA $81,231

Gulfport, MS $81,204

Alexandria, LA $80,899

Fort Smith, AR $80,668

El Paso, TX $80,419

Las Cruces, NM $80,003

Harlingen, TX $79,769

Pocatello, ID $79,754

Florence, AL $79,634

Brownsville, TX $79,615

Mcallen, TX $79,421

Dothan, AL $79,292

Columbus, MS $78,743

Altus, OK $78,313

Lawton, OK $78,138

Pierre, SD $77,805

What Skills Can Increase a Camera Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 16.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
Logistics (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	16.98%
Logistics	1.92%
Administrative Support	1.15%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Camera Engineer's salary.

Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Acute Care	$96,968	5%
Flexibility	$96,044	4%
Sense Of Urgency	$95,121	3%
Innovation	$95,121	3%
Leadership	$95,121	3%
Upselling	$94,197	2%

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Camera Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Camera Engineer'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.

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$82,101

Average $92,350/year

$99,751

$6,842

Average $7,696/month

$8,313

$1,579

Average $1,776/week

$1,918

$39

Average $44/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,751	$8,313	$1,918	$48
Average	$92,350	$7,696	$1,776	$44
25th Percentile	$82,101	$6,842	$1,579	$39

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Salaries for a Camera Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,028 in 2023 to around $98,528 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Camera Engineer salary trends, .

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