Film and Video Editors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,490 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $84,340
Employed locally 170
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $46,720
    50th (median)
    $48,490
    75th
    $67,580
    90th
    $84,340

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 57% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 43% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,330
    Graphic Designers$52,450
    Coaches and Scouts$48,000
    Interpreters and Translators$48,200
    Interior Designers$63,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Phoenix, AZ is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 31.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,720.