The average salary for a film and video editor in the United States is $83,470, but the range typically falls between $48,920 and $101,910. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $40.13, with a range between $23.52 and $48.99.
There are approximately 29,240 people employed as a film and video editor in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of film and video editors.The state with the best pay for a film and video editor is New York, with an average annual salary of $107,160, while Idaho has the lowest average annual salary of $37,960.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,990 | $18.74 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,920 | $23.52 |
| Median | $66,600 | $32.02 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,910 | $48.99 |
| 90th Percentile | $154,480 | $74.27 |
The salary of a film and video editor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a film and video editor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for film and video editors are New York, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts while the worst states are Idaho, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,210 | $54,320 | $129,790 |
| Alaska | $24,220 | $59,460 | $100,950 |
| Arizona | $34,100 | $60,030 | $86,910 |
| Arkansas | $31,500 | $43,150 | $69,580 |
| California | $49,760 | $101,600 | $167,450 |
| Colorado | $35,780 | $70,860 | $118,620 |
| Connecticut | $40,060 | $70,040 | $121,690 |
| District of Columbia | $54,650 | $83,830 | $119,490 |
| Florida | $30,600 | $61,490 | $95,440 |
| Georgia | $36,830 | $54,620 | $73,640 |
| Hawaii | $37,410 | $47,500 | $57,910 |
| Idaho | $21,010 | $37,960 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | $31,980 | $59,860 | $96,440 |
| Indiana | $29,450 | $54,920 | $77,590 |
| Iowa | $22,260 | $46,800 | $66,260 |
| Kansas | $26,810 | $48,120 | $59,810 |
| Kentucky | $20,010 | $42,450 | $64,340 |
| Louisiana | $29,200 | $52,370 | $71,670 |
| Maine | $30,350 | $46,050 | $62,400 |
| Maryland | $46,980 | $89,340 | $136,830 |
| Massachusetts | $41,030 | $69,000 | $96,480 |
| Michigan | $31,840 | $57,330 | $89,980 |
| Minnesota | $44,770 | $64,730 | $83,420 |
| Mississippi | $27,280 | $38,560 | $63,590 |
| Missouri | $38,180 | $52,230 | $74,590 |
| Montana | $33,680 | $52,680 | $88,020 |
| Nebraska | $37,440 | $59,370 | $78,750 |
| Nevada | $34,030 | $74,940 | $171,270 |
| New Hampshire | $28,770 | $72,850 | $133,490 |
| New Jersey | $45,430 | $81,360 | $153,680 |
| New Mexico | $39,360 | $66,100 | $120,930 |
| New York | $46,520 | $107,160 | $172,240 |
| North Carolina | $35,350 | $54,490 | $75,560 |
| North Dakota | $35,290 | $46,800 | $69,350 |
| Ohio | $35,870 | $53,400 | $71,330 |
| Oklahoma | $30,930 | $54,260 | $83,020 |
| Oregon | $38,020 | $65,360 | $97,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,390 | $58,080 | $89,330 |
| South Carolina | $33,700 | $56,960 | $94,410 |
| South Dakota | $38,460 | $48,680 | $67,830 |
| Tennessee | $34,650 | $62,700 | $99,990 |
| Texas | $29,700 | $56,040 | $94,080 |
| Utah | $29,630 | $66,130 | $92,000 |
| Vermont | $39,990 | $56,230 | $65,350 |
| Virginia | $40,860 | $68,060 | $97,590 |
| Washington | $47,650 | $79,070 | $128,300 |
| Wisconsin | $38,840 | $60,120 | $99,290 |
Even between cities, the salary of a film and video editor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for film and video editors is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $111,010.The city with the lowest average salary for film and video editors is Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, FL with an average salary of $41,620.
Areas with highest average salaries for film and video editors
Areas with lowest average salaries for film and video editors
The number of film and video editors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of film and video editors has increased by 6,830. On average, the number of film and video editors has been increasing by 7.6% each year. The salary of film and video editors has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of film and video editors has decreased by $-410. On average, the salary of film and video editors has been increasing by -0.1% each year.
Film and Video Editors are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for film and video editors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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