The median annual wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $51,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,710.
Pay spans roughly $37,280 at the 10th percentile to $102,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.64 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as camera operators, television, video, and film in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $51,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.64 |
| 10th percentile | $37,280 |
| 90th percentile | $102,350 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.