Film and Video Editors Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $64,860 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $130,160
Employed locally 250
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $47,570
    50th (median)
    $64,860
    75th
    $93,560
    90th
    $130,160

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 86% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 14% 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
    Birmingham, AL $70,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,930
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,590
    Minnesota $59,100

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,850
    Coaches and Scouts $45,760
    Graphic Designers $58,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,220
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $101,090
    Producers and Directors $65,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Detroit, MI is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Detroit, MI is 8.6% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,570.