Film and Video Editors Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Film and Video Editors in California earn a median salary of $74,371 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.8% vs the national median of $70,980. An estimated 8,700 film and video editors are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $50,250 to $101,130 depending on location.
$74,371
Avg median salary in California
$101,130
Highest paying metro
$50,250
Lowest paying metro
8,700
Employed in California
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inFilm and Video Editors salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $101,130 | $75,540 | $122,080 | 1,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,630 | $67,580 | $169,550 | 350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,200 | $65,100 | $125,420 | 6,730 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,800 | $63,460 | $101,160 | 40 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,900 | $39,940 | $114,200 | 190 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,950 | $47,640 | $80,740 | 110 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,610 | $33,280 | $74,930 | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,870 | $40,490 | $76,800 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,250 | $33,280 | $71,610 | 150 |