Film and Video Editors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $80,800 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.85
10th percentile $41,790
90th percentile $214,630
Employed locally 40
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,790
    25th
    $63,460
    50th (median)
    $80,800
    75th
    $101,160
    90th
    $214,630

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 84% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,900

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
    Public Relations Specialists $79,110
    Graphic Designers $78,500
    Producers and Directors $77,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Interior Designers $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Santa Maria, CA is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 13.8% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $41,790 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,460.