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Film and Video Editors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Film and Video Editors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$88,490
Median Annual Salary
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+6.4% vs 2024
$99,450
Mean Salary
$88,490
Median Salary
$42.54
Hourly Rate
8,110 people work as Film and Video Editors in California
Film and Video Editors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Film and Video Editors in California earn a median salary of $88,490 per year ($7,374/month).
This is 39.2% above the national average of $63,553.
California ranks #4 out of 42 states for Film and Video Editors pay.
Approximately 8,110 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Film and Video Editors
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Speaking
3.25
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
4.94
English Language
4.59
Computers and Electronics
4.51
Telecommunications
4.12
Fine Arts
4.05
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(65.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Film and Video Editors in California
Salaries for Film and Video Editors in California range from $42,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $169,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,810 and $128,630.
How much do Film and Video Editors make in California?
The median annual salary for Film and Video Editors in California is $88,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $99,450.
What is the salary range for a Film and Video Editors in California?
Salaries for Film and Video Editors in California range from $42,020 at the 10th percentile to $169,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,810 and $128,630.
What is the starting salary for a Film and Video Editors in California?
Entry-level Film and Video Editors positions in California typically start around $42,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,810 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Film and Video Editors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,110 people are employed as Film and Video Editors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Film and Video Editors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Film and Video Editors in California is approximately $42.54 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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