Career Profile Film & Video Editors Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $54,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Film & Video Editors edit oving images on film, video, or other media. General Information 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. Excludes Sound Engineering Technicians (27-4014). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Film & Video Editors Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 23 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Film & Video Editors. +25.1% Employment Change Employment for Film & Video Editors is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 25.1% between 2023 and 2028. $26.31 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.85, while experienced workers are paid $32.34. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 134 Film & Video Editors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 167. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Film & Video Editors are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, and Religious Organizations. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Film & Video Editors include Communications and Media, English Language, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Film & Video Editors is Bachelor's. 83% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
