Film and Video Editors Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $41,790 -41.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $40,170
90th percentile $54,250
Employed locally 40
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,170
    25th
    $41,790
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $50,420
    90th
    $54,250

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 59% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 41% 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

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,220
    Coaches and Scouts$38,820
    Graphic Designers$48,900
    Producers and Directors$49,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,500
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$32,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Missoula, MT is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Missoula, MT is 41.1% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $40,170 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,790.