Film and Video Editors Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$46,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-38% vs US median
US median $75,420
State Rank
#38 of 42
450 employed here

How much do Film and Video Editors make in Indiana?

Film and Video Editors in Indiana take home a median of $46,780 annually — roughly $22.49 an hour — which runs 38% below the national median of $75,420.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $37,720 while the top 10% make $68,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,000 and $58,460 a year.

Film and Video Editors salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,720$18.13
25th percentile (early career)$39,000$18.75
50th percentile (median)$46,780$22.49
75th percentile (experienced)$58,460$28.11
90th percentile (top earners)$68,540$32.95

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 38th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($46,780) 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 Indiana?
The median Film and Video Editors salary in Indiana is $46,780 per year, or about $22.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,720 at the entry level to $68,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Film and Video Editors about 38% less than the national median of $75,420. Indiana ranks 38th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Film and Video Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,780 a year. About 450 Film and Video Editors are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.