The median annual wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Virginia is $71,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,660.
Pay spans roughly $40,430 at the 10th percentile to $91,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.50 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as camera operators, television, video, and film in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $71,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.50 |
| 10th percentile | $40,430 |
| 90th percentile | $91,470 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.