How much does a film and video editor make in Milwaukee?
$64,640a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.08 an hour or $5,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.08
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $64,640Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $64,640 | $31.08 | |
| 75th | $87,940 | $42.28 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.68 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,700 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.08 ($64,640 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $64,640 against $75,420 nationally, 14% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $53,430, so Milwaukee pays 21% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for film and video editor pay?
33 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,400 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.