Film and Video Editors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $102,060 +43.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.07
10th percentile $53,510
90th percentile $164,340
Employed locally 3,900
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,510
    25th
    $76,720
    50th (median)
    $102,060
    75th
    $136,350
    90th
    $164,340

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 105% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Film and Video Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $102,450
    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
    Virginia $88,310

    Nearby metros — Film and Video Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,900
    Rochester, NY $68,910
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $42,910

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in New York, NY-NJ is $49.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 43.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $53,510 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,720.