How much does a film and video editor make in Seattle?
$75,420a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.26
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,690Median: $75,420Highest 10%: $141,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| 90th | $141,400 | $68.00 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| Portland, OR | $71,990 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.26 ($75,420 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $75,420 against $75,420 nationally, 0% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $66,870, so Seattle pays 13% more.
Where does Seattle rank for film and video editor pay?
17 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,400 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.