Film and Video Editors Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$60,430
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $75,420
State Rank
#21 of 42
1,490 employed here

How much do Film and Video Editors make in Florida?

Film and Video Editors working in Florida earn a median salary of $60,430 per year, or about $29.05 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $75,420 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $47,830 while the top 10% make $104,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,880 and $79,030 a year.

Film and Video Editors salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,830$23.00
25th percentile (early career)$50,880$24.46
50th percentile (median)$60,430$29.05
75th percentile (experienced)$79,030$38.00
90th percentile (top earners)$104,810$50.39

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 21st 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($60,430) 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 Florida?
The median Film and Video Editors salary in Florida is $60,430 per year, or about $29.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,830 at the entry level to $104,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Film and Video Editors about 20% less than the national median of $75,420. Florida ranks 21st out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Film and Video Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,430 a year. About 1,490 Film and Video Editors are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.