Film and Video Editors Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $47,810 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $77,390
Employed locally 120
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $28,140
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $77,390

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 60% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 40% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,810
    Cleveland, OH $53,210
    Ohio $51,230

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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Columbus, OH is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Columbus, OH is 32.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,140.