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

A Camera Technician's salary grows with experience: an Admitting Clerk (0-1 years)earns $39,948, a Camera Technician (1-3 years)earns $44,565, a Senior Patient Referral Specialist (3-5 years)earns $49,783, an Admitting Supervisor (5+ years)earns $57,248, an Admitting Manager (5+ years)earns $87,516,

What are the highest paying states for a Camera Technician?

Camera Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Camera Technician roles are District of Columbia $47,380, California $47,200, Massachusetts $46,571. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Camera Technician roles make?

Salaries for Camera Technician level roles vary by specialization: Broadcast Camera Operator: $93,601; Camera Engineer: $92,378; Video Camera Operator: $73,299; Freelance Camera Operator: $73,123; Camera Assistant: $55,448.

Camera Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Camera Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Camera Technician in Rhode Island is $44,367 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,594
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,519 to $48,673
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,925

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Camera Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,673	$4,056	$936	$23
Average	$44,367	$3,697	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$41,519	$3,460	$798	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Camera Technician Salaries

A Camera Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Camera Technician'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): $39,948
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,565
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,783
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,248
Expert (over 8 years): $87,516

Levels	Salary
Admitting... Level Camera Technician	$39,948
Camera Te... Level Camera Technician	$44,565
Senior Pa... Level Camera Technician	$49,783
Admitting... Level Camera Technician	$57,248
Admitting... Level Camera Technician	$87,516

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

District of Columbia: $47,380.
California: $47,200.
Massachusetts: $46,571.

District of Columbia $47,380 California $47,200 Massachusetts $46,571 Washington $46,400 New Jersey $46,382 Alaska $46,323 Connecticut $45,732 New York $45,492

Hawaii $44,726 Rhode Island $44,367 Maryland $44,123 Minnesota $43,789 Colorado $43,661 Illinois $43,618 Oregon $43,455 Delaware $43,336

New Hampshire $43,260 Virginia $43,092 Pennsylvania $42,600 Nevada $42,351 North Dakota $42,270 Michigan $42,142 Wisconsin $42,095 Vermont $42,001

Texas $41,740 Maine $41,722 Arizona $41,697 Ohio $41,667 Georgia $41,273 Indiana $41,076 Wyoming $41,038 Utah $40,978

Iowa $40,952 Kansas $40,747 Louisiana $40,687 North Carolina $40,665 Missouri $40,657 Florida $40,490 Montana $40,400 Nebraska $40,315

Kentucky $40,267 South Carolina $40,096 Tennessee $39,989 Idaho $39,947 New Mexico $39,634 Oklahoma $39,566 Alabama $39,313 South Dakota $38,890

Arkansas $38,658 West Virginia $38,534 Mississippi $38,162

Top Paying Cities for Camera Technicians

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:

Adamsville: $45,094
Albion: $44,346
Ashaway: $45,266

Adamsville, RI $45,094 Albion, RI $44,346 Ashaway, RI $45,266 Barrington, RI $44,346 Block Island, RI $45,030 Bradford, RI $45,236 Bristol, RI $44,303 Carolina, RI $44,868

Charlestown, RI $44,915 Chepachet, RI $44,260 Clayville, RI $44,303 Coventry, RI $44,260 West Greenwich, RI $44,230 East Greenwich, RI $44,290 Exeter, RI $45,236 Fiskeville, RI $44,346

Forestdale, RI $44,303 Foster, RI $44,230 Glendale, RI $44,230 Greene, RI $44,726 Greenville, RI $44,346 Harmony, RI $44,333 Harrisville, RI $44,260 Hope, RI $44,346

Hope Valley, RI $45,266 Hopkinton, RI $45,278 Jamestown, RI $44,825 Kenyon, RI $45,223 Little Compton, RI $45,077 Manville, RI $44,346 Mapleville, RI $44,230 Newport, RI $44,833

Middletown, RI $45,022 North Kingstown, RI $44,217 North Scituate, RI $44,333 Oakland, RI $44,273 Pascoag, RI $44,247 Pawtucket, RI $44,346 Central Falls, RI $44,346 Cumberland, RI $44,346

Lincoln, RI $44,346 Portsmouth, RI $44,654 Prudence Island, RI $44,260 Rockville, RI $45,278 Saunderstown, RI $44,851 Shannock, RI $45,210 Slatersville, RI $44,303 Slocum, RI $44,851

Tiverton, RI $45,107 Wakefield, RI $44,803 Kingston, RI $44,812 Narragansett, RI $44,821 Peace Dale, RI $44,803 Warren, RI $44,333 Warwick, RI $44,346 Westerly, RI $45,291

West Kingston, RI $44,838 West Warwick, RI $44,346 Wood River Junction, RI $45,236 Woonsocket, RI $44,303 North Smithfield, RI $44,333 Wyoming, RI $45,223 Providence, RI $44,346 Cranston, RI $44,346

North Providence, RI $44,346 East Providence, RI $44,346 Riverside, RI $44,346 Rumford, RI $44,346 Smithfield, RI $44,346 Johnston, RI $44,346

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

Understanding how a Camera Technician'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 April 01, 2026

$41,519

Average $44,367/year

$48,673

$3,460

Average $3,697/month

$4,056

$798

Average $853/week

$936

$20

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,673	$4,056	$936	$23
Average	$44,367	$3,697	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$41,519	$3,460	$798	$20

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