Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, North Carolina
$74,500 / year
≈ $6,200 per month · $35.82 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $62,000
25th percentile
$46,000Average
$74,50075th percentile
$97,500
$46,000Average
$74,50075th percentile
$97,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Film and Video Editors salary by state
Alabama$65,500
Alaska$48,500
Arizona$57,000
Arkansas$52,500
California$103,000
Colorado$91,500
Connecticut$86,500
District of Columbia$99,500
Florida$71,500
Georgia$67,500
Idaho$59,500
Illinois$80,000
Indiana$52,500
Kansas$53,000
Kentucky$67,000
Louisiana$74,500
Maryland$86,000
Massachusetts$99,000
Michigan$75,000
Minnesota$61,500
Mississippi$53,000
Missouri$63,500
Montana$45,500
Nebraska$60,500
Nevada$78,500
New Hampshire$74,500
New Jersey$105,000
New Mexico$60,000
New York$111,500
North Carolina$74,500
Ohio$64,000
Oklahoma$59,000
Oregon$79,500
South Dakota$44,000
Tennessee$60,500
Texas$72,000
Utah$79,000
Vermont$78,500
Virginia$83,500
Washington$80,000
West Virginia$53,500
Wisconsin$61,000
About this role
Film and Video Editors is a professional role within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Film and Video Editorss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
- Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
- Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
- Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
- Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Top skills: Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Complex Problem Solving Active Learning
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Film and Video Editors pay by experience level
Entry level$41,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$54,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$78,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$109,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$153,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Film and Video Editors salary by industry
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
13,520 workers
$96,500Motion Picture and Video Industries
13,280 workers
$97,000Broadcasting and Content Providers
3,270 workers
$86,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3,220 workers
$73,500Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers
2,390 workers
$94,500Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
950 workers
$75,500Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
910 workers
$72,500Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
890 workers
$64,500Educational Services
840 workers
$61,500Administrative and Support Services
820 workers
$112,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Film and Video Editors pays 1% above the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Public Relations Specialist$87,000
Editor$93,500
Sound Engineering Technician$84,000
Fashion Designer$94,500
Designers, All Other$82,000
Careers related to Film and Video Editors
Editor$93,500
Talent Director$117,500
Desktop Publisher$64,000
Audio and Video Technicians$67,000
Sound Engineering Technician$84,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Film and Video Editors make?
The average base salary for a Film and Video Editors in the United States is $89,000 per year, or about $42.79 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $54,500 and $109,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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