Film and Video Editors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $60,930 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $109,200
Employed locally 80
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $72,770
    90th
    $109,200

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 20% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,590
    Wisconsin $54,660
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,850
    Green Bay, WI $50,620

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Milwaukee, WI is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.