SOC 27-4032 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Film and Video Editors wages by metro
National median annual wage
$75,420
- 10th percentile
- $40,280
- 25th percentile
- $52,720
- Median
- $75,420
- 75th percentile
- $105,310
- 90th percentile
- $148,550
- Mean
- $86,130
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 25,610.
That median is 47.9% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 740 | $66,750 | $109,930 | $164,790 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,430 | $61,730 | $104,590 | $172,280 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 250 | $56,350 | $93,600 | $131,780 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 560 | $59,990 | $91,750 | $129,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 430 | $56,780 | $88,910 | $127,620 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 30 | $37,950 | $84,780 | $134,260 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | 220 | $54,980 | $83,550 | $132,760 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 220 | $40,300 | $83,480 | $177,910 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 180 | $47,780 | $83,230 | $163,670 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 6,010 | $41,500 | $83,210 | $171,990 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 220 | $39,220 | $80,480 | $109,160 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Not available | $47,930 | $79,810 | $146,990 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 120 | $54,280 | $79,560 | $124,330 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 60 | $46,540 | $79,040 | $125,230 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 50 | $59,610 | $78,660 | $105,620 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 250 | $45,940 | $78,210 | $106,600 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 280 | $42,690 | $75,420 | $141,430 |
| Birmingham, AL | 60 | $19,240 | $74,410 | $94,760 |
| Rochester, NY | 40 | $49,240 | $73,680 | $134,400 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 70 | $39,810 | $73,130 | $135,860 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,710 | $55,990 | $103,440 | $172,280 |
| District of Columbia | 370 | $59,990 | $98,830 | $130,350 |
| Massachusetts | 550 | $56,880 | $92,130 | $129,330 |
| California | 8,110 | $42,020 | $88,490 | $169,810 |
| Colorado | 380 | $50,830 | $84,620 | $131,030 |
| Connecticut | 600 | $47,560 | $83,550 | $134,390 |
| New Jersey | 620 | $49,070 | $82,890 | $170,410 |
| Virginia | Not available | $56,730 | $78,740 | $107,690 |
| Maryland | 250 | $51,850 | $78,380 | $124,090 |
| Utah | 370 | $39,000 | $76,240 | $110,000 |
| Alabama | 120 | $18,610 | $74,410 | $95,940 |
| Illinois | 310 | $46,710 | $72,460 | $116,720 |
| Oregon | 360 | $34,040 | $72,300 | $134,130 |
| Louisiana | 80 | $44,910 | $66,870 | $87,940 |
| Washington | 450 | $40,130 | $66,870 | $131,150 |
| Nevada | 320 | $48,020 | $65,720 | $115,680 |
| Vermont | 100 | $42,380 | $63,080 | $175,460 |
| Kentucky | 60 | $45,330 | $62,330 | $83,920 |
| New Hampshire | 100 | $39,380 | $61,250 | $109,080 |
| Texas | 1,040 | $36,030 | $61,220 | $116,280 |
| Florida | 1,490 | $47,830 | $60,430 | $104,810 |
| North Carolina | 400 | $31,200 | $60,020 | $103,160 |
| Michigan | 360 | $41,600 | $59,100 | $107,210 |
| Missouri | 380 | $35,670 | $57,950 | $90,590 |
| Tennessee | 560 | $40,820 | $57,880 | $72,470 |
| Ohio | 340 | $28,280 | $56,410 | $91,110 |
| Nebraska | 120 | $43,270 | $55,810 | $81,800 |
| Oklahoma | 100 | $34,800 | $55,210 | $79,510 |
| Idaho | 100 | $38,170 | $54,080 | $77,280 |
| Wisconsin | 240 | $34,210 | $53,430 | $95,680 |
| Minnesota | 200 | $46,520 | $53,150 | $89,080 |
| Georgia | Not available | $33,280 | $51,280 | $131,220 |
| Kansas | 70 | $22,120 | $50,900 | $84,870 |
| Mississippi | 50 | $46,920 | $50,410 | $52,700 |
| New Mexico | 160 | $46,300 | $49,400 | $79,440 |
| Arkansas | 80 | $38,260 | $48,480 | $65,720 |
| West Virginia | 30 | $34,570 | $48,440 | $66,240 |
| Indiana | 450 | $37,720 | $46,780 | $68,540 |
| Arizona | 350 | $38,430 | $45,840 | $82,280 |
| Puerto Rico | 110 | $25,240 | $44,490 | $46,530 |
| Montana | 110 | $25,230 | $42,520 | $60,360 |
| South Dakota | 30 | $35,360 | $39,090 | $54,460 |
| Alaska | 30 | $38,230 | $38,800 | $65,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 850 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| South Carolina | 160 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Film and Video Editors?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Film and Video Editors is $75,420. Employment is 25,610.
How does Film and Video Editors pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Film and Video Editors is 47.9% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Film and Video Editors?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $109,930.