Film and Video Editors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $65,280 -8% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $135,180
Employed locally 110
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $65,280
    75th
    $135,180
    90th
    $135,180

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 93% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 7% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $42,910

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,440
    Public Relations Specialists$66,000
    Graphic Designers$56,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,320
    Audio and Video Technicians$49,210
    Producers and Directors$77,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Buffalo, NY is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Buffalo, NY is 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.