Film and Video Editors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $55,820 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $43,660
90th percentile $123,550
Employed locally 410
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,660
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $55,820
    75th
    $90,440
    90th
    $123,550

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 55% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    District of Columbia $100,270
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $66,110
    Connecticut $60,440
    Lincoln, NE $60,280

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $77,530
    Graphic Designers $74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Denver, CO is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Denver, CO is 21.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $43,660 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.