Film and Video Editors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $69,470 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.40
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $92,030
Employed locally 60
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $69,470
    75th
    $92,030
    90th
    $92,030

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 82% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,900
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,850
    Nevada $59,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,810
    Pennsylvania $51,340

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Richmond, VA is $33.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Richmond, VA is 2.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.