Film and Video Editors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $66,110 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.79
10th percentile $53,680
90th percentile $132,220
Employed locally 450
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,680
    25th
    $66,110
    50th (median)
    $66,110
    75th
    $109,860
    90th
    $132,220

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 59% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 41% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,810
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $79,630
    Washington $66,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,280

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,010
    Public Relations Specialists $92,060
    Graphic Designers $82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators $142,690
    Editors $87,330
    Producers and Directors $81,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Seattle, WA is $31.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Seattle, WA is 6.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $53,680 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,110.