Film and Video Editors Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $49,200 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $41,410
90th percentile $90,000
Employed locally 50
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,410
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $49,200
    75th
    $65,680
    90th
    $90,000

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 72% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 28% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $80,770
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $59,310

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$59,140
    Public Relations Specialists$69,680
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,790
    Coaches and Scouts$34,620
    Producers and Directors$64,840
    Interpreters and Translators$60,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Albuquerque, NM is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Albuquerque, NM is 30.7% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $41,410 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.