Film and Video Editors Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $70,310 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.80
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $119,530
Employed locally 70
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $55,990
    50th (median)
    $70,310
    75th
    $77,340
    90th
    $119,530

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 101% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 1% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,500
    California $83,200
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $80,770
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,900
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,220
    Alabama $70,310

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,010
    Coaches and Scouts $36,720
    Public Relations Specialists $62,110
    Graphic Designers $48,900
    Producers and Directors $64,670
    Interior Designers $57,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Birmingham, AL is $33.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Birmingham, AL is 0.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,990.