How much does a film and video editor make in California?
$88,490a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in California. That is $42.54 an hour or $7,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.54
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 8,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,020Median: $88,490Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 25th | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| Median | $88,490 | $42.54 | |
| 75th | $128,600 | $61.84 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.64 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $109,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,480 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,210 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,010 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,760 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for film and video editors.
| 1. New York | $103,400 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $98,830 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $92,130 |
| 4. California | $88,490 |
| 5. Colorado | $84,620 |
| 6. Connecticut | $83,550 |
| 7. New Jersey | $82,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $42.54 ($88,490 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $88,490 against $75,420 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for film and video editor pay?
California ranks 4 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays film and video editors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $109,900 a year.
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.