Film and Video Editors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,480 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $37,410
90th percentile $105,430
Employed locally 240
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,410
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $59,480
    75th
    $72,580
    90th
    $105,430

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 61% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 39% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
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    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Austin, TX is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Austin, TX is 16.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,410 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.