Film and Video Editors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $55,810 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $139,080
Employed locally 360
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $55,810
    50th (median)
    $55,810
    75th
    $99,900
    90th
    $139,080

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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

    Nearby metros — Film and Video Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $102,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,060
    California $83,200
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $80,770
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,220
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,850

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$75,840
    Coaches and Scouts$48,140
    Graphic Designers$68,710
    Producers and Directors$83,250
    Art Directors$155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Portland, OR-WA is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 21.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,810.