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Film and Video Editors is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Film and Video Editors against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-4032 |
| title | Film and Video Editors |
| onet code | 27-4032.00 |
| 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 28,860 |
| a mean | 83,530 |
| a median | 70,980 |
| a pct10 | 39,170 |
| a pct25 | 50,230 |
| a pct75 | 101,570 |
| a pct90 | 145,900 |
| h mean | 40 |
| h median | 34 |
The day-to-day work of a film and video editors typically centers on organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.27 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working film and video editors, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (65.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 66% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $102,450 and lowest in Idaho at $38,610 — a 2.7× spread. The top five states (New York, District of Columbia, Virginia, Massachusetts, California) average $91,876. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $102,450 | $110,080 | $46,340 | $164,340 | 4,060 |
| District of Columbia | $100,270 | $93,600 | $58,750 | $126,110 | 400 |
| Virginia | $88,310 | $81,490 | $55,370 | $98,390 | — |
| Massachusetts | $85,150 | $89,710 | $49,400 | $129,830 | 450 |
| California | $83,200 | $99,050 | $46,170 | $167,290 | 9,110 |
| New Jersey | $82,850 | $92,490 | $44,960 | $161,370 | 740 |
| Maryland | $80,990 | $85,380 | $47,840 | $137,650 | 320 |
| Alabama | $70,310 | $71,600 | $35,950 | $129,530 | 150 |
| Washington | $66,110 | $77,990 | $37,170 | $132,220 | 620 |
| New Hampshire | $65,360 | $72,230 | $33,280 | $138,800 | 110 |
| Utah | $62,860 | $65,670 | $32,190 | $90,430 | 530 |
| Oregon | $62,020 | $77,930 | $47,210 | $136,470 | 490 |
| Vermont | $60,620 | $65,330 | $41,970 | $83,050 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $60,440 | $70,800 | $39,630 | $104,670 | 510 |
| Nevada | $59,990 | $70,600 | $46,650 | $109,990 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $59,100 | $61,910 | $44,930 | $88,400 | 210 |
| Illinois | $58,620 | $69,190 | $35,560 | $114,270 | 500 |
| Michigan | $58,550 | $69,620 | $37,690 | $129,320 | 480 |
| Nebraska | $57,810 | $54,650 | $31,200 | $77,960 | 140 |
| Florida | $57,570 | $65,050 | $36,510 | $104,470 | 1,190 |
| Texas | $57,400 | $68,930 | $35,940 | $131,320 | 1,100 |
| Colorado | $56,510 | $72,060 | $43,660 | $119,160 | 590 |
| North Carolina | $55,460 | $57,390 | $34,410 | $88,190 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $54,660 | $56,830 | $30,300 | $91,850 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $52,600 | $59,830 | $36,670 | $81,730 | 560 |
| Georgia | $52,240 | $60,420 | $46,470 | $103,170 | 1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,340 | $60,870 | $34,530 | $107,060 | 790 |
| Ohio | $51,230 | $55,590 | $31,190 | $75,600 | 500 |
| Louisiana | $49,930 | $52,880 | $24,530 | $77,570 | 40 |
| Arizona | $49,920 | $57,010 | $36,670 | $77,960 | 200 |
| Iowa | $49,690 | $54,820 | $37,600 | $87,270 | 50 |
| Missouri | $49,670 | $55,940 | $33,700 | $77,550 | 360 |
| South Carolina | $49,630 | $62,600 | $36,190 | $107,810 | 260 |
| Mississippi | $48,470 | $42,900 | $28,040 | $51,920 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $48,350 | $48,770 | $27,510 | $67,160 | 90 |
| Indiana | $47,540 | $51,880 | $29,020 | $73,070 | 250 |
| Hawaii | $47,260 | $49,640 | $38,460 | $57,440 | — |
| New Mexico | $46,600 | $56,120 | $41,410 | $89,990 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $46,580 | $52,070 | $22,320 | $81,100 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $46,510 | $48,110 | $36,400 | $64,380 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $46,000 | $44,760 | $34,790 | $58,170 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $45,970 | $50,060 | $32,360 | $65,990 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $44,270 | $45,300 | $38,410 | $59,990 | 40 |
| Montana | $42,550 | $42,730 | $23,990 | $55,650 | 170 |
| Alaska | $42,210 | $56,220 | $36,300 | $95,800 | 50 |
| Kansas | $41,920 | $41,550 | $21,770 | $57,370 | 90 |
| Maine | $41,300 | $46,880 | $32,440 | $64,000 | — |
| Idaho | $38,610 | $43,620 | $23,030 | $63,200 | 150 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for film and video editors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Contract Video Editor or Cue Selector frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Film and Video Editors compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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