How much does a film and video editor make in Denver?
$93,600a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,350Median: $93,600Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| 25th | $62,160 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.88 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.36 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
| Editor | $78,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $45.00 ($93,600 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $93,600 against $75,420 nationally, 24% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $84,620, so Denver pays 11% more.
Where does Denver rank for film and video editor pay?
3 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,800 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.