SOC 27-4032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Film and Video Editors — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 5 metro areas compared
At $51,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Film and Video Editors, 31.4% beneath the national figure of $75,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Film and Video Editors, 31.4% beneath the national figure of $75,420. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,520 and $58,950. The lowest tenth earn under $33,260, while the highest tenth earn more than $99,340.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 217th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,260 | −55.9% |
| 25th | $39,520 | −47.6% |
| Median (50th) | $51,750 | −31.4% |
| 75th | $58,950 | −21.8% |
| 90th | $99,340 | +31.7% |
| Mean | $55,630 | −26.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $61,950 | 360 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $60,470 | 390 | |
| 3 | North Port | $59,990 | 30 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $55,120 | 70 | |
| 5 | Tallahassee | $48,270 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $51,750 buys what $50,048 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,048US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,750 a year, 31.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,260 to $99,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $61,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Film and Video Editors in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $51,750, or $24.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,420, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 31.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $99,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $61,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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