27-4032

Film and Video Editors

Role Overview

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).

Recommended Majors

Photojournalism. Radio and Television. Communications Technology/Technician. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other. Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Documentary Production.

Related Careers

Actors Actors, Producers, and Directors Art and Design Workers Art Directors Artists and Related Workers Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New York	$102,450
District of Columbia	$100,270
Virginia	$88,310
Massachusetts	$85,150
California	$83,200
New Jersey	$82,850
Maryland	$80,990
Alabama	$70,310
Washington	$66,110
New Hampshire	$65,360
Utah	$62,860
Oregon	$62,020
Vermont	$60,620
Connecticut	$60,440
Nevada	$59,990

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Median Annual Salary

$70,980

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.0%

Avg. annual openings

3.6k

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