Film and Video Editors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $64,950 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.23
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $98,290
Employed locally 110
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $64,950
    75th
    $80,740
    90th
    $98,290

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 69% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 31% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    California $83,200
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $83,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,800

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Sacramento, CA is $31.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.