How much does a film and video editor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.26
- Average (mean)
- $86,130
- Jobs
- 25,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $52,720 | $25.35 | |
| Median | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| 75th | $105,300 | $50.63 | |
| 90th | $148,600 | $71.42 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $103,400 |
| District of Columbia | $98,830 |
| Massachusetts | $92,130 |
| California | $88,490 |
| Colorado | $84,620 |
| Connecticut | $83,550 |
| New Jersey | $82,890 |
| Virginia | $78,740 |
| Maryland | $78,380 |
| Utah | $76,240 |
| Alabama | $74,410 |
| Illinois | $72,460 |
| Oregon | $72,300 |
| Louisiana | $66,870 |
| Washington | $66,870 |
| Nevada | $65,720 |
| Vermont | $63,080 |
| Kentucky | $62,330 |
| New Hampshire | $61,250 |
| Texas | $61,220 |
| Florida | $60,430 |
| North Carolina | $60,020 |
| Michigan | $59,100 |
| Missouri | $57,950 |
| Tennessee | $57,880 |
| Ohio | $56,410 |
| Nebraska | $55,810 |
| Oklahoma | $55,210 |
| Idaho | $54,080 |
| Wisconsin | $53,430 |
| Minnesota | $53,150 |
| Georgia | $51,280 |
| Kansas | $50,900 |
| Mississippi | $50,410 |
| New Mexico | $49,400 |
| Arkansas | $48,480 |
| West Virginia | $48,440 |
| Indiana | $46,780 |
| Arizona | $45,840 |
| Montana | $42,520 |
| South Dakota | $39,090 |
| Alaska | $38,800 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $109,900 |
| New York, NY | $104,600 |
| Denver, CO | $93,600 |
| Washington, DC | $91,750 |
| Boston, MA | $88,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,780 |
| Waterbury, CT | $83,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,480 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $83,230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,210 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $80,480 |
| Providence, RI | $79,810 |
| Baltimore, MD | $79,560 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,040 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,660 |
In other countries
Film and Video Editor belongs to the international group "Film, stage and related directors and producers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Audio and Video Technician$58,100
- Broadcast Technician$59,570
- Sound Engineering Technician$73,130
- Lighting Technician$68,060
- Photographer$44,660
- Camera Operator$74,990
- Media and Communication Equipment Worker$70,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $36.26 ($75,420 a year).
How much does a film and video editor make a month?
About $6,285 a month before tax, based on a median of $75,420 a year.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,280 or less a year ($19.37 an hour); the top 10% make $148,600 or more.
Which state pays film and video editors the most?
New York, with a median of $103,400 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($98,830) and Massachusetts ($92,130).
Which city pays film and video editors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $109,900 a year.
How many film and video editors are there in the United States?
About 25,610 people work as film and video editors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.