SOC 27-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film — Maine
Maine · 1 metro areas compared
At $37,590, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film, 49.9% beneath the national figure of $74,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,590, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film, 49.9% beneath the national figure of $74,990. Pay ranges from under $32,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $154,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,610 to $57,840.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Maine ranks number 46th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $57,840. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 599th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | −56.2% |
| 25th | $33,610 | −55.2% |
| Median (50th) | $37,590 | −49.9% |
| 75th | $57,840 | −22.9% |
| 90th | $154,230 | +105.7% |
| Mean | $58,270 | −22.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $57,840 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $37,590 goes as far as $38,713 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,713US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,590 a year, 49.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,810 to $154,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $57,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Maine?
The median annual wage is $37,590, or $18.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,990, so pay in Maine is 49.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $154,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $57,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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