Film and Video Editors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for film and video editors is $75,420, or $36.26 per hour. About 25,610 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $103,440 in New York to $38,800 in Alaska.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 42 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $103,440 | $49.73 | 3,710 | 2.33 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $98,830 | $47.51 | 370 | 3.18 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $92,130 | $44.29 | 550 | 0.92 |
| 4 | California | $88,490 | $42.54 | 8,110 | 2.70 |
| 5 | Colorado | $84,620 | $40.68 | 380 | 0.81 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $83,550 | $40.17 | 600 | 2.15 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $82,890 | $39.85 | 620 | 0.88 |
| 8 | Virginia | $78,740 | $37.85 | — | — |
| 9 | Maryland | $78,380 | $37.68 | 250 | 0.54 |
| 10 | Utah | $76,240 | $36.65 | 370 | 1.29 |
| 11 | Alabama | $74,410 | $35.78 | 120 | 0.36 |
| 12 | Illinois | $72,460 | $34.84 | 310 | 0.30 |
| 13 | Oregon | $72,300 | $34.76 | 360 | 1.11 |
| 14 | Washington | $66,870 | $32.15 | 450 | 0.77 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $66,870 | $32.15 | 80 | 0.25 |
| 16 | Nevada | $65,720 | $31.60 | 320 | 1.24 |
| 17 | Vermont | $63,080 | $30.33 | 100 | 2.08 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $62,330 | $29.97 | 60 | 0.18 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $61,250 | $29.45 | 100 | 0.89 |
| 20 | Texas | $61,220 | $29.43 | 1,040 | 0.45 |
| 21 | Florida | $60,430 | $29.05 | 1,490 | 0.91 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $60,020 | $28.86 | 400 | 0.49 |
| 23 | Michigan | $59,100 | $28.41 | 360 | 0.50 |
| 24 | Missouri | $57,950 | $27.86 | 380 | 0.79 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $57,880 | $27.83 | 560 | 1.03 |
| 26 | Ohio | $56,410 | $27.12 | 340 | 0.37 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $55,810 | $26.83 | 120 | 0.69 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $55,210 | $26.54 | 100 | 0.37 |
| 29 | Idaho | $54,080 | $26.00 | 100 | 0.67 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $53,430 | $25.69 | 240 | 0.50 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $53,150 | $25.55 | 200 | 0.40 |
| 32 | Georgia | $51,280 | $24.66 | — | — |
| 33 | Kansas | $50,900 | $24.47 | 70 | 0.31 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $50,410 | $24.23 | 50 | 0.24 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $49,400 | $23.75 | 160 | 1.12 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $48,480 | $23.31 | 80 | 0.36 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $48,440 | $23.29 | 30 | 0.29 |
| 38 | Indiana | $46,780 | $22.49 | 450 | 0.86 |
| 39 | Arizona | $45,840 | $22.04 | 350 | 0.66 |
| 40 | Montana | $42,520 | $20.44 | 110 | 1.35 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $39,090 | $18.79 | 30 | 0.44 |
| 42 | Alaska | $38,800 | $18.65 | 30 | 0.57 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do film and video editors make?
The median annual wage for film and video editors in the United States is $75,420, or $36.26 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $40,280, and the top 10% earn $148,550.
How many film and video editors are employed in the U.S.?
About 25,610 people work as film and video editors nationwide.
Which state pays film and video editors the most?
New York pays the most at a median of $103,440, followed by District of Columbia ($98,830) and Massachusetts ($92,130).
Which state pays film and video editors the least?
Alaska has the lowest median at $38,800.
Where are film and video editors jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 3.18×.