Film and Video Editors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$70,980
↑ 34.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Film and Video Editors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Film and Video Editors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 34.1% since 2011 ($52,940 → $70,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $70,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,980 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | $66,600 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $63,520 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $62,680 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | $67,250 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | $63,780 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $62,650 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $61,180 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | $62,760 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $61,750 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | $57,210 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | $54,490 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | $51,300 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | $52,940 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.