How much does a film and video editor make in Phoenix?
$45,750a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,430Median: $45,750Highest 10%: $82,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 25th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 90th | $82,280 | $39.56 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $22.00 ($45,750 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $45,750 against $75,420 nationally, 39% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,840, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for film and video editor pay?
72 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,280 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.