SOC 27-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film — Montana
Montana · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Montana is $50,910 per year, substantially below the national median of $74,990 — a gap of 32.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Montana is $50,910 per year, substantially below the national median of $74,990 — a gap of 32.1%. Half of workers earn between $33,620 and $57,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,100 and the ninetieth at $65,620.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Montana ranks number 34th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bozeman records the highest median at $50,910. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 356th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,100 | −65.2% |
| 25th | $33,620 | −55.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,910 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $57,620 | −23.2% |
| 90th | $65,620 | −12.5% |
| Mean | $47,260 | −37.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $50,910 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $50,910 goes as far as $53,816 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,910 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,100 to $65,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $50,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Montana?
The median annual wage is $50,910, or $24.48 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 Montana is 32.1% 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 Montana earns more than $65,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,100 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 Bozeman, at $50,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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