Film and Video Editors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $47,060 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $89,990
Employed locally 50
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $30,650
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $64,380
    90th
    $89,990

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 54% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 46% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,590
    Wisconsin $54,660
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,850

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $73,130
    Coaches and Scouts $44,800
    Graphic Designers $62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,950
    Producers and Directors $63,690
    Editors $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Madison, WI is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Madison, WI is 33.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,650.