Film and Video Editors Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Film and Video Editors in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$45,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-39% vs US median
US median $75,420
State Rank
#39 of 42
350 employed here

How much do Film and Video Editors make in Arizona?

Film and Video Editors in Arizona take home a median of $45,840 annually — roughly $22.04 an hour — which runs 39% below the national median of $75,420.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $38,430 while the top 10% make $82,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,060 and $60,220 a year.

Film and Video Editors salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,430$18.48
25th percentile (early career)$45,060$21.66
50th percentile (median)$45,840$22.04
75th percentile (experienced)$60,220$28.95
90th percentile (top earners)$82,280$39.56

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 39th out of 42 states and territories for Film and Video Editors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$103,440
2District of Columbia$98,830
3Massachusetts$92,130
4California$88,490
5Colorado$84,620

Working as Film and Video Editors in Arizona

Nationally, about 26,000 people work as Film and Video Editors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($45,840) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Film and Video Editors make in Arizona?
The median Film and Video Editors salary in Arizona is $45,840 per year, or about $22.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,430 at the entry level to $82,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Film and Video Editors about 39% less than the national median of $75,420. Arizona ranks 39th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Film and Video Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,840 a year. About 350 Film and Video Editors are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.