Film and Video Editors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $54,070 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $116,690
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $52,240
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $65,800
    90th
    $116,690

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 63% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 37% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,990
    Michigan $58,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,900
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $44,830

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Atlanta, GA is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Atlanta, GA is 23.8% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,240.