Film and Video Editors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $52,850 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.41
10th percentile $32,280
90th percentile $86,500
Employed locally 30
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,280
    25th
    $42,060
    50th (median)
    $52,850
    75th
    $62,080
    90th
    $86,500

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 83% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 17% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,590
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,150
    Pittsburgh, PA $48,170

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $52,540
    Coaches and Scouts $46,520
    Public Relations Specialists $48,060
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280
    Producers and Directors $64,880
    Editors $59,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Scranton, PA is $25.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Scranton, PA is 25.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $32,280 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,060.