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How much does a film and video editor make in Memphis?

$54,620a year

Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $26.26 an hour or $4,552 a month.

Hourly
$26.26
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
61 of 76
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,820Median: $54,620Highest 10%: $85,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,820$19.63
25th$45,880$22.06
Median$54,620$26.26
75th$66,150$31.80
90th$85,590$41.15

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for film and video editors.

Nashville, TN$59,280
Knoxville, TN$51,830
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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Technical Writer$90,710
Art Director$89,860
Commercial and Industrial Designer$67,830
Interpreter and Translator$66,720
News Analyst$62,560
Public Relations Specialist$61,000
Producer and Director$60,440
Graphic Designer$59,000
Interior Designer$58,600
Writer and Author$58,480
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $26.26 ($54,620 a year).

Do film and video editors make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $54,620 against $75,420 nationally, 28% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $57,880, so Memphis pays 6% less.

Where does Memphis rank for film and video editor pay?

61 of 76 metro areas with data.

How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,590 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.