How much does a film and video editor make in Portland?
$71,990a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $34.61 an hour or $5,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.61
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $71,990Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| Median | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 75th | $92,070 | $44.26 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $60.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $34.61 ($71,990 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $71,990 against $75,420 nationally, 5% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $72,300, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for film and video editor pay?
23 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,900 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.