Film and Video Editors Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$59,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $75,420
State Rank
#23 of 42
360 employed here

How much do Film and Video Editors make in Michigan?

Film and Video Editors in Michigan take home a median of $59,100 annually — roughly $28.41 an hour — which runs 22% below the national median of $75,420.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $41,600 while the top 10% make $107,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,230 and $98,010 a year.

Film and Video Editors salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,600$20.00
25th percentile (early career)$47,230$22.71
50th percentile (median)$59,100$28.41
75th percentile (experienced)$98,010$47.12
90th percentile (top earners)$107,210$51.54

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 23rd 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($59,100) 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 Michigan?
The median Film and Video Editors salary in Michigan is $59,100 per year, or about $28.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,600 at the entry level to $107,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Film and Video Editors about 22% less than the national median of $75,420. Michigan ranks 23rd out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Film and Video Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,100 a year. About 360 Film and Video Editors are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.