How much does a film and video editor make in Dallas?
$65,000a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.25 an hour or $5,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.25
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $65,000Highest 10%: $117,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| Median | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| 75th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| 90th | $117,700 | $56.57 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| Austin, TX | $65,360 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,050 |
| Houston, TX | $55,160 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.25 ($65,000 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $65,000 against $75,420 nationally, 14% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,220, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for film and video editor pay?
32 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,700 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.