Film and Video Editors Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $60,620 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $82,030
Employed locally 80
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $41,290
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $67,580
    90th
    $82,030

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 73% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 27% 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
    New York $102,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,060
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,100
    New Jersey $82,850
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $80,770
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $68,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $57,900
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    Public Relations Specialists $60,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,430
    Interior Designers $58,400
    Interpreters and Translators $50,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Omaha, NE-IA is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 14.6% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,290.