How much does a film and video editor make in New York?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in New York. That is $49.73 an hour or $8,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.73
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 3,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,990Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $172,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,990 | $26.92 | |
| 25th | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.73 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.21 | |
| 90th | $172,300 | $82.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $104,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,680 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for film and video editors.
| 1. New York | $103,400 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $98,830 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $92,130 |
| 4. California | $88,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.73 ($103,400 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $103,400 against $75,420 nationally, 37% more.
Where does New York rank for film and video editor pay?
New York ranks 1 of 42 states.
Which city in New York pays film and video editors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $104,600 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.