Film and Video Editors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,300 or more. The middle half of film and video editors in Washington earn between $68,850 and $107,690.
- $60K10th
- $69K25th
- $92KMedian
- $108K75th
- $129K90th
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| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,460 | $7,705 | $44.45 |
| Median | $91,750 | $7,646 | $44.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,850 | $5,738 | $33.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,690 | $8,974 | $51.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Film and Video Editors pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Film and video editors in Washington earn 4% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($96,280) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($86,130). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $75,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $92,460 | $91,750 | $59,990 | $129,300 | 560 |
| Washington, D.C. | $96,280 | $98,830 | $59,990 | $130,350 | 370 |
| United States | $86,130 | $75,420 | $40,280 | $148,550 | 25,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Film and Video Editors salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $92,460, a single filer in Washington takes home about $68,985 a year, or $5,749 a month and $2,653 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $70,530 | $5,878 |
| Working in MD | $69,695 | $5,808 |
| Working in VA | $69,373 | $5,781 |
| Working in DC | $68,985 | $5,749 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for film and video editors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $92,460 buys what about $84,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Film and Video Editors salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$84,470
- Harrisburg, PA$59,870
- Virginia Beach, VA$79,890
- Pittsburgh, PA$60,810
- Allentown, PA$66,490
- Scranton, PA$55,990
Highest-paying cities for film and video editors
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,640).
- San Francisco, CA$116,640
- New York, NY$110,330
- San Diego, CA$108,410
- Los Angeles, CA$98,130
- Providence, RI$97,800
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Film and Video Editors salary in Washington: questions
How much do film and video editors make an hour in Washington?
$44.45 an hour on average, and $44.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level film and video editors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the film and video editors take-home pay in Washington?
About $68,985 a year ($5,749 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,460.
Do film and video editors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($86,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4032; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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