Film and Video Editors pay in California
In California, the median pay for film and video editors is $42.54 an hour ($88,490 a year). About 8,110 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($75,420). California ranks 4th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for film and video editors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.20 | $42,020 |
| 25% of workers | $29.24 | $60,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.54 | $88,490 |
| 75% of workers | $61.84 | $128,630 |
| 90% of workers | $81.64 | $169,810 |
Film and Video Editors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $109,930 | 740 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $84,780 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $83,480 | 220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $83,210 | 6,010 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $79,040 | 60 |
| Fresno | $73,010 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $69,760 | 90 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $63,580 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $129,790 |
| Graphic Designers | $75,130 |
| Editors | $98,030 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $64,620 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $130,540 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $106,900 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $78,150 |
| Photographers | $47,840 |
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