Film and Video Editors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for film and video editors is $49.73 an hour ($103,440 a year). About 3,710 people work in this job there.
That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($75,420). New York ranks 1st of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for film and video editors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.92 | $55,990 |
| 25% of workers | $36.53 | $75,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.73 | $103,440 |
| 75% of workers | $65.21 | $135,640 |
| 90% of workers | $82.83 | $172,280 |
Film and Video Editors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $104,590 | 3,430 |
| Rochester | $73,680 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $73,130 | 70 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $107,550 |
| Editors | $101,480 |
| Graphic Designers | $77,340 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $67,600 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $100,770 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $93,410 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $87,510 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $96,770 |
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