Film and Video Editors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $60,310 -15% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $39,570
90th percentile $144,500
Employed locally 350
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,570
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $96,660
    90th
    $144,500

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 69% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 31% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,480
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$66,370
    Public Relations Specialists$63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Dallas, TX is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Dallas, TX is 15% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,570 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.