Job outlook for camera operators in the United States

Camera operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected camera operator job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.

• About 9,600 new jobs for camera operators are projected over the next decade.

• Camera operator salaries have increased 4% for camera operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 14,386 camera operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 26,006 active camera operator job openings in the US.

• The average camera operator salary is $43,609.

Compare the number of camera operator jobs and the average camera operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of camera operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where camera operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.