Camera Systems Engineer

Camera Systems Engineer Salary

$11K

$135.5K

$131,943

/year

$63.43

/hour

Camera Systems Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$131,943

Columbus

Ohio

$127,444

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    How much does a Camera Systems Engineer make?

    As of Jun 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Camera Systems Engineer in the United States is $131,943 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $63.43 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,537/week or $10,995/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $135,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Camera Systems Engineer salaries currently range between $129,000 (25th percentile) to $135,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $135,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Camera Systems Engineer varies little (about 6000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Camera Systems Engineer in your area makes on average $127,444 per year, or $4,499 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $131,943. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Camera Systems Engineer salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Camera Systems Engineer on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Camera Systems Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Camera Systems Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $29,613 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $31,732 (24.0%) above the $131,943 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Santa Clara, 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 Systems Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $163,675

    $78.69

    Cupertino, CA

    $162,784

    $78.26

    Berkeley, CA

    $161,556

    $77.67

    Sitka, AK

    $158,949

    $76.42

    South San Francisco, CA

    $158,553

    $76.23

    Palo Alto, CA

    $155,494

    $74.76

    Menlo Park, CA

    $155,489

    $74.75

    San Francisco, CA

    $155,452

    $74.74

    Beverly, MA

    $155,102

    $74.57

    Santa Clara, CA

    $154,959

    $74.50

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

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

    For example Principal Systems Engineer jobs pay as much as $17,271 (13.1%) more than the average Camera Systems Engineer salary of $131,943. If you're qualified, finding work as a Principal Systems Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Camera Systems Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Principal Systems Engineer

    $149,214

    $71.74

    Senior Windows Systems Engineer

    $131,958

    $63.44

    Manufacturing Execution System Engineer

    $110,216

    $52.99

    Health Safety Engineer

    $104,622

    $50.30

    Data Center Electrician

    $61,391

    $29.51

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Camera Systems Engineer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $131,943 per year or $63.43 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.