How much does a film and video editor make in Houston?
$55,160a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.52
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $55,160Highest 10%: $88,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 75th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $88,270 | $42.44 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| Austin, TX | $65,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,050 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $26.52 ($55,160 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $55,160 against $75,420 nationally, 27% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,220, so Houston pays 10% less.
Where does Houston rank for film and video editor pay?
58 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,270 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.