The average wage for a film and video editor in New York is around $36.82 per hour.
Avg Wage
Film and video editors earn an average hourly wage of $36.82.
Salaries typically start from $18.71 per hour and go up to $78.48 per hour.
21% above national average Updated in 2018
Film and video editor earnings by seniority
Top-level film and video editor earnings begin at:
$78.48 per hour
$163,240 per year
Senior-level film and video editor earnings begin at:
$57.50 per hour
$119,590 per year
Mid-level film and video editor earnings begin at:
$36.82 per hour
$76,580 per year
Junior-level film and video editor earnings begin at:
$23.54 per hour
$48,970 per year
Starting level film and video editor earnings begin at:
$18.71 per hour
$38,920 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Film and video editor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $85,840 |
| New York | $76,580 |
| California | $74,900 |
| District of Columbia | $68,800 |
| Connecticut | $65,970 |
| Illinois | $64,820 |
| New Hampshire | $62,270 |
| Massachusetts | $61,350 |
| Washington | $60,560 |
| Tennessee | $60,430 |
| Virginia | $59,500 |
| Utah | $54,910 |
| Michigan | $54,660 |
| Missouri | $52,530 |
| Georgia | $52,420 |
| Ohio | $51,610 |
| Kentucky | $51,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,420 |
| Iowa | $51,239 |
| Arizona | $49,840 |
| Wisconsin | $49,220 |
| New Mexico | $48,710 |
| Maryland | $47,570 |
| Texas | $47,160 |
| Kansas | $46,720 |
| Florida | $46,180 |
| Colorado | $45,910 |
| Alabama | $45,650 |
| Montana | $45,040 |
| Nebraska | $44,450 |
| Maine | $44,010 |
| Idaho | $42,997 |
| Minnesota | $42,110 |
| North Carolina | $41,590 |
| Oregon | $41,460 |
| Puerto Rico | $41,100 |
| Indiana | $40,590 |
| Nevada | $40,370 |
| Oklahoma | $39,030 |
| Alaska | $38,300 |
| Arkansas | $37,720 |
| South Carolina | $36,740 |
How do film and video editor salaries compare to similar careers?
Film and video editors earn 6% less than similar careers in New York. On average, they make less than talent directors but more than camera operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Talent director salary | $97K |
| Filmmaker salary | $97K |
| News anchor salary | $79K |
| Talent agent salary | $78K |
| Fashion designer salary | $79K |
| Film and video editor salary | $77K |
| Games artist salary | $90K |
| Court reporter salary | $101K |
| Multimedia animator salary | $80K |
| Camera operator salary | $81K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)