Film and Video Editors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $79,900 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.42
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $180,800
Employed locally 190
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $79,900
    75th
    $114,200
    90th
    $180,800

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 51% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 49% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$54,520
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    Technical Writers$135,880
    Art Directors$170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in San Jose, CA is $38.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in San Jose, CA is 12.6% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.