Film and video editor earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Film and video editor salary by state

State Name Average Salary
New York $98,840
New Hampshire $80,080
District of Columbia $78,040
Hawaii $76,380
Connecticut $68,010
Nevada $63,980
Tennessee $63,320
California $63,100
New Jersey $62,800
Massachusetts $62,410
Washington $61,970
New Mexico $61,700
Kansas $61,430
Virginia $60,720
Colorado $60,360
Indiana $59,910
Alabama $56,920
Illinois $56,420
Oregon $51,640
Rhode Island $50,740
Montana $49,870
Texas $49,660
Wisconsin $49,540
North Carolina $49,180
Georgia $49,100
Michigan $48,940
Nebraska $48,940
Utah $48,940
Louisiana $48,900
Florida $48,520
Ohio $48,160
Minnesota $47,420
Pennsylvania $47,330
Maine $47,040
Maryland $45,920
Oklahoma $44,340
Missouri $43,170
Arkansas $39,600
Iowa $39,070
Arizona $38,680
South Dakota $38,190
Puerto Rico $38,130
Alaska $37,840
Idaho $37,560
South Carolina $37,450
Kentucky $30,770

How do film and video editor salaries compare to similar careers?

Film and video editors earn about the same as related careers in Virginia. On average, they make less than casting directors but more than precious metal workers.

Career Median Salary
Casting director salary $64K
Multimedia animator salary $64K
Talent agent salary $62K
Graphic designer salary $60K
Exhibit designer salary $57K
Film and video editor salary $61K
Camera operator salary $50K
Fashion designer salary $49K
Photographer salary $39K
Precious metal worker salary $48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)