Film and Video Editors Salary in Michigan

Film and video editors in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $78,050 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($65,540), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the film and video editors average at $72,270 and the median at $59,100 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,130.

Film and Video Editors average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$78,050
Grand Rapids$65,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$78,050	$63,790	$49,990	$58,934	100
Grand Rapids	$65,540	$59,100	$51,220	$51,406	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Film and Video Editors salary in other states

Film and Video Editors salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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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