Film and Video Editors Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$56,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $75,420
State Rank
#26 of 42
340 employed here

How much do Film and Video Editors make in Ohio?

Film and Video Editors working in Ohio earn a median salary of $56,410 per year, or about $27.12 per hour. That is 25% below the national median of $75,420 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $28,280 while the top 10% make $91,110 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,300 and $69,100 a year.

Film and Video Editors salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,280$13.60
25th percentile (early career)$44,300$21.30
50th percentile (median)$56,410$27.12
75th percentile (experienced)$69,100$33.22
90th percentile (top earners)$91,110$43.80

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 26th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($56,410) 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 Ohio?
The median Film and Video Editors salary in Ohio is $56,410 per year, or about $27.12 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,280 at the entry level to $91,110 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Film and Video Editors about 25% less than the national median of $75,420. Ohio ranks 26th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Film and Video Editors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $56,410 a year. About 340 Film and Video Editors are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.