As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Videographer in the United States is $69,990. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,320 to $79,703, with most professionals earning between $51,516 and $88,546.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $79,703 | $6,642 | $1,533 | $38 |
| Average | $69,990 | $5,833 | $1,346 | $34 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,320 | $5,027 | $1,160 | $29 |
An entry-level Videographer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $66,815. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $67,103. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $70,715. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $74,774, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $75,064.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Videographer | $66,815 |
| Intermediate Level Videographer | $67,103 |
| Senior Level Videographer | $70,715 |
| Specialist Level Videographer | $74,774 |
| Expert Level Videographer | $75,064 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 7% |
| Experienced | 7% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Videographer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $65,451 in 2023 to approximately $65,676 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Videographer salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $69,990 | 71.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,354 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,290 | 3.4% | ||
| Disability | $560 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 6.2% | ||
| Pension | $3,849 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $8,614 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $97,713 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.6% |
| High School | 14.0% |
| Associates | 11.9% |
| Bachelors | 63.9% |
| Masters | 8.0% |
| Doctorate | 0.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Videographer is $69,990. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Videographer is $34; the average weekly pay of Videographer is $1,346; the average monthly pay of Videographer is $5,833.
A Videographer's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Videographer earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Videographer is $88,278.
The highest pay for Videographer is $88,546.
The lowest pay for Videographer is $51,516.
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