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Film and Video Editors average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$116,640
- San Diego$108,410
- Los Angeles$98,130
- Santa Maria$91,170
- Oxnard$82,230
- Sacramento$80,360
- Riverside$76,340
- Fresno$70,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $116,640 | $109,930 | $87,960 | $84,131 | 116 |
| San Diego | $108,410 | $83,480 | $63,700 | $79,106 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $98,130 | $83,210 | $59,170 | $72,830 | 114 |
| Santa Maria | $91,170 | $84,780 | $61,670 | $68,581 | 109 |
| Oxnard | $82,230 | $79,040 | $60,310 | $63,123 | 111 |
| Sacramento | $80,360 | $63,580 | $55,900 | $61,982 | 107 |
| Riverside | $76,340 | $69,760 | $46,050 | $59,500 | 106 |
| Fresno | $70,000 | $73,010 | $57,790 | $55,547 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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