Film and Video Editors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $83,200 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.00
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $167,290
Employed locally 6,730
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $65,100
    50th (median)
    $83,200
    75th
    $125,420
    90th
    $167,290

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 89% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 11% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    California $83,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,900

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Los Angeles, CA is $40.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 17.2% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,100.