Film and Video Editors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for film and video editors is $36.26 an hour ($75,420 a year). About 25,610 people work in this job there.
Pay range for film and video editors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.37 | $40,280 |
| 25% of workers | $25.35 | $52,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.26 | $75,420 |
| 75% of workers | $50.63 | $105,310 |
| 90% of workers | $71.42 | $148,550 |
Best-paying states for film and video editors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $103,440 | 3,710 |
| District of Columbia | $98,830 | 370 |
| Massachusetts | $92,130 | 550 |
| California | $88,490 | 8,110 |
| Colorado | $84,620 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $83,550 | 600 |
| New Jersey | $82,890 | 620 |
| Virginia | $78,740 | 0 |
| Maryland | $78,380 | 250 |
| Utah | $76,240 | 370 |
Pay by state
- California · $88,490
- Connecticut · $83,550
- Florida · $60,430
- Massachusetts · $92,130
- New Jersey · $82,890
- New York · $103,440
- Tennessee · $57,880
- Texas · $61,220
Education, experience and outlook for film and video editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $62,960 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,360 |
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $58,100 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $74,990 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $102,030 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $73,130 |
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