SOC 274032

Film and Video Editors

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. Excludes "Sound Engineering Technicians" (27-4014).

National Median

$70,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$70,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,170

Experienced (90th pct)

$145,900

Total Employed

28,860

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,170 - $50,230
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$50,230 - $101,570
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$101,570 - $145,900

Highest Paying Locations for Film and Video Editors

New York

$102,450

+44.3% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$102,060

+43.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$101,130

+42.5% vs national

District of Columbia

$100,270

+41.3% vs national

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$95,630

+34.7% vs national

Film and Video Editors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New York	$102,450	4,060
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$102,060	3,900
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$101,130	1,020
District of Columbia	$100,270	400
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$95,630	350
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$91,500	690
Virginia	$88,310	N/A
Massachusetts	$85,150	450
California	$83,200	9,110
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$83,200	6,730
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$83,100	370
New Jersey	$82,850	740
Maryland	$80,990	320
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$80,800	40
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$80,770	50
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$79,900	190
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$79,630	180
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$78,220	160
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$74,850	90
Alabama	$70,310	150
Birmingham, AL	$70,310	70
Richmond, VA	$69,470	60
St. Louis, MO-IL	$69,370	140
Rochester, NY	$68,910	60
Washington	$66,110	620
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$66,110	450
Ogden, UT	$65,790	60
New Hampshire	$65,360	110
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$65,280	110
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$64,950	110
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$64,860	250
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$64,380	360
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$62,860	N/A
Utah	$62,860	530
Fresno, CA	$62,610	60
Oregon	$62,020	490
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$60,930	80
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$60,620	120
Omaha, NE-IA	$60,620	80
Vermont	$60,620	180
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$60,450	120
Connecticut	$60,440	510
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$60,310	350
Lincoln, NE	$60,280	40
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$60,260	140
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$59,990	320
Nevada	$59,990	390
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$59,880	230
Boulder, CO	$59,860	30
Reno, NV	$59,710	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Film and Video Editors?

The national median annual salary for Film and Video Editors is $70,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Film and Video Editorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Film and Video Editorss is New York, with a median salary of $102,450.

How much can an experienced Film and Video Editors make?

Top-earning Film and Video Editorss (90th percentile) make $145,900 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.