Film and Video Editors Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $55,460 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.66
10th percentile $34,410
90th percentile $92,130
Employed locally 100
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,410
    25th
    $48,850
    50th (median)
    $55,460
    75th
    $70,110
    90th
    $92,130

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 58% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,810
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,850
    Lincoln, NE $60,280
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,810

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,810
    Coaches and Scouts $37,710
    Graphic Designers $59,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,750
    Producers and Directors $66,000
    Writers and Authors $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Raleigh, NC is $26.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Raleigh, NC is 21.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $34,410 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,850.