How much does a film and video editor make in Boston?
$88,910a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $42.75 an hour or $7,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.75
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,780Median: $88,910Highest 10%: $127,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 25th | $81,830 | $39.34 | |
| Median | $88,910 | $42.75 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $127,600 | $61.36 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| Providence, RI | $79,810 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
| Interior Designer | $81,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $42.75 ($88,910 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $88,910 against $75,420 nationally, 18% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $92,130, so Boston pays 3% less.
Where does Boston rank for film and video editor pay?
5 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,600 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.