How much does a film and video editor make in Illinois?
$72,460a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in Illinois. That is $34.84 an hour or $6,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.84
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,710Median: $72,460Highest 10%: $116,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 25th | $59,030 | $28.38 | |
| Median | $72,460 | $34.84 | |
| 75th | $91,340 | $43.91 | |
| 90th | $116,700 | $56.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $78,210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $72,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for film and video editors.
| 9. Maryland | $78,380 |
| 10. Utah | $76,240 |
| 11. Alabama | $74,410 |
| 12. Illinois | $72,460 |
| 13. Oregon | $72,300 |
| 14. Louisiana | $66,870 |
| 15. Washington | $66,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $34.84 ($72,460 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $72,460 against $75,420 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for film and video editor pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays film and video editors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $78,210 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.