SOC 27-4032 · May 2025 · United States
Film and Video Editors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Film and Video Editors across the United States is $75,420 per year, measured over 25,610 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $103,440.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Film and Video Editors
Pay for this occupation varies by 166.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $103,440 and Alaska pays $38,800.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $103,440 | 3,710 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $98,830 | 370 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $92,130 | 550 | |
| 4 | California | $88,490 | 8,110 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $84,620 | 380 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $83,550 | 600 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $82,890 | 620 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $78,740 | — | |
| 9 | Maryland | $78,380 | 250 | |
| 10 | Utah | $76,240 | 370 |
States with the most Film and Video Editors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,110 | $88,490 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,710 | $103,440 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,490 | $60,430 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,040 | $61,220 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 620 | $82,890 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | 600 | $83,550 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 560 | $57,880 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 550 | $92,130 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 450 | $46,780 | |
| 10 | Washington | 450 | $66,870 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $109,930 | 740 |
| 2 | New York | $104,590 | 3,430 |
| 3 | Denver | $93,600 | 250 |
| 4 | Washington | $91,750 | 560 |
| 5 | Boston | $88,910 | 430 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $84,780 | 30 |
| 7 | Waterbury | $83,550 | 220 |
| 8 | San Diego | $83,480 | 220 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $83,230 | 180 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $83,210 | 6,010 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.