Film and Video Editors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $42,910 -39.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.63
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $132,940
Employed locally 40
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $42,910
    75th
    $80,280
    90th
    $132,940

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 50% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Film and Video Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $102,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    District of Columbia $100,270
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,500

    Nearby metros — Film and Video Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,900
    Rochester, NY $68,910
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,280

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$63,490
    Coaches and Scouts$45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,640
    Graphic Designers$59,770
    Producers and Directors$74,260
    Editors$72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Film and Video Editors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Albany, NY is $20.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.92 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Film and Video Editors salaries?

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Albany, NY is 39.5% below the national median of $70,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Film and Video Editors in Albany?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.