How much does a film and video editor make in Atlanta?
$55,290a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $26.58 an hour or $4,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.58
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 76
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $55,290Highest 10%: $138,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| 75th | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.45 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $26.58 ($55,290 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $55,290 against $75,420 nationally, 27% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $51,280, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for film and video editor pay?
56 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,200 or more.
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.