How much does a film and video editor make in Baltimore?
$79,560a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,280Median: $79,560Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,280 | $26.10 | |
| 25th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| Median | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.77 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| Washington, DC | $91,750 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $38.25 ($79,560 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $79,560 against $75,420 nationally, 5% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $78,380, so Baltimore pays 2% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for film and video editor pay?
13 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,300 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.