Film and Video Editor Career

Job Description: Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.


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Film and Video Editor Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$83,530

Median Hourly Wage

$40.16*

Total Employed Nationally

28,860


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.