Film and Video Editors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,150 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $140,280
Employed locally 160
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $57,150
    75th
    $84,130
    90th
    $140,280

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 71% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,480
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,240

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Houston, TX is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Houston, TX is 19.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.