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Film and Video Editors Salary in California

Film and Video Editors in California earn a median of $88,490 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$88,490
vs. U.S. median
+17% ($75,420)
Rank among states
4 of 42
Jobs in the state
8,110

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,020; the top 10% earn over $169,810. Nationally the range is $40,280 to $148,550.

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Film and Video Editors pay in California

How much do film and video editors make in California?

The median is $88,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,020 and the top 10% earn over $169,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for film and video editors?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 42 (+17% vs. the national median of $75,420). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses