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Film and Video Editors Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

The salary statistics and trend of film and video editors in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare film and video editors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$24,390
25th Percentile Wage
$33,500
50th Percentile Wage
$49,090
75th Percentile Wage
$81,360
90th Percentile Wage
$125,070

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for film and video editors in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) film and video editors is $125,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent film and video editors is $24,390.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of film and video editors in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$49,090
9.27% -28.52%
2016
$44,540
-38.50% -
2015
$61,690
-0.62% -
2014
$62,070
-3.93% -
2013
$64,510
2.20% -
2012
$63,090
- -

Table 3. Compare Film and Video Editors Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of film and video editors in four industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of film and video editors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Spectator Sports
$57,800
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$52,100
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$49,090
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$39,260

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