Camera Installer

Camera Installer Salary

$29K

$47K

$59K

$46,781

/year

$22.49

/hour

Camera Installer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$46,781

Columbus

Ohio

$45,186

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    How much does a Camera Installer make?

    As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Camera Installer in the United States is $46,781 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.49 an hour. This is the equivalent of $899/week or $3,898/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $59,000 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Camera Installer salaries currently range between $42,000 (25th percentile) to $51,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Camera Installer varies little (about 9500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Camera Installer in your area makes on average $45,186 per year, or $1,595 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $46,781. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Camera Installer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Camera Installer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Camera Installer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Camera Installer job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Diego, CA, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $10,500 (22.4%), and San Diego, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,402 (26.5%) above the $46,781 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Camera Installer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between San Diego, CA, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Camera Installer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Diego, CA

    $59,183

    $28.45

    Cupertino, CA

    $57,716

    $27.75

    Berkeley, CA

    $57,281

    $27.54

    Pennington County, SD

    $56,906

    $27.36

    Belmont, CA

    $56,579

    $27.20

    Sitka, AK

    $56,357

    $27.09

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $55,758

    $26.81

    Burleigh County, ND

    $55,102

    $26.49

    Santa Clara, CA

    $54,942

    $26.41

    Livermore, CA

    $54,874

    $26.38

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Camera Installer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Camera Installer category.

    For example Save A Lot Distribution Center jobs pay as much as $27,608 (59.0%) more than the average Camera Installer salary of $46,781. If you're qualified, finding work as a Save A Lot Distribution Center may help you make more money than that of the average Camera Installer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Save A Lot Distribution Center

    $74,389

    $35.76

    Remote Fiber Optics Technician

    $57,818

    $27.80

    Wifi Installer

    $56,443

    $27.14

    Self Employed Mechanic

    $51,613

    $24.81

    Solder Technician

    $42,519

    $20.44

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Camera Installer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $46,781 per year or $22.49 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.