Careers · Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · District of Columbia
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in District of Columbia
Camera operators run television, video, and film cameras to capture images and scenes for productions. They work on sets, in studios, or on location for television networks, film production companies, streaming services, and independent producers In District of Columbia the median pay is $98,300 a year, 31% above the national median of $74,990.
$98,300median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$82,300–$123,470middle half earn
240employed in District of Columbia
$74,990U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in other states
California · $106,900Illinois · $100,170New York · $93,410Georgia · $85,050Alaska · $83,620Colorado · $74,990Utah · $73,450Arizona · $68,250Maryland · $65,870Connecticut · $65,630
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against camera operators, television, video, and film and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against camera operators, television, video, and film and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 27-4031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.