Film and Video Editors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $51,400 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $71,790
Employed locally 120
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $51,400
    75th
    $61,810
    90th
    $71,790

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 67% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 33% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,500
    Virginia $88,310
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,850
    Birmingham, AL $70,310
    Washington $66,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,560
    Graphic Designers $63,270
    Public Relations Specialists $62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,110
    Producers and Directors $49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Indianapolis, IN is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Indianapolis, IN is 27.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.