Film and Video Editors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $69,370 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.35
10th percentile $45,980
90th percentile $88,900
Employed locally 140
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,980
    25th
    $50,510
    50th (median)
    $69,370
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $88,900

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 89% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 11% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $78,220
    Richmond, VA $69,470
    Vermont $60,620
    Springfield, MO $60,000
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $59,310

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,060
    Coaches and Scouts $41,720
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,230
    Producers and Directors $66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Film and Video Editors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $33.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Film and Video Editors salaries?

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,980 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,510.