Film and Video Editors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for film and video editors is $29.43 an hour ($61,220 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($75,420). Texas ranks 20th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for film and video editors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.32 | $36,030 |
| 25% of workers | $21.54 | $44,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.43 | $61,220 |
| 75% of workers | $38.64 | $80,360 |
| 90% of workers | $55.90 | $116,280 |
Film and Video Editors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $65,360 | 260 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $65,000 | 350 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $58,050 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $55,160 | 130 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $60,150 |
| Producers and Directors | $71,710 |
| Editors | $45,950 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $49,440 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,470 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $63,110 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $54,370 |
| Photographers | $41,280 |
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