Film and Video Editors pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,920 or more. The middle half of film and video editors in Albuquerque earn between $48,290 and $74,380.
- $47K10th
- $48K25th
- $56KMedian
- $74K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,290 | $5,108 | $29.47 |
| Median | $56,330 | $4,694 | $27.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,290 | $4,024 | $23.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,380 | $6,198 | $35.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Film and Video Editors pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Film and video editors in Albuquerque earn 6% more than the New Mexico average ($57,870) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($86,130). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $75,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $61,290 | $56,330 | $46,640 | $89,920 | n/a |
| New Mexico | $57,870 | $49,400 | $46,300 | $79,440 | 160 |
| United States | $86,130 | $75,420 | $40,280 | $148,550 | 25,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Film and Video Editors salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $61,290, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $49,712 a year, or $4,143 a month and $1,912 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for film and video editors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $61,290 buys what about $64,147 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Film and Video Editors salary in nearby metro areas
- Colorado Springs, CO$61,670
- Denver, CO$93,150
- Phoenix, AZ$55,330
- Provo, UT$74,160
- Las Vegas, NV$76,630
- Oklahoma City, OK$60,410
Highest-paying cities for film and video editors
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,640).
- San Francisco, CA$116,640
- New York, NY$110,330
- San Diego, CA$108,410
- Los Angeles, CA$98,130
- Providence, RI$97,800
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Film and Video Editors salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do film and video editors make an hour in Albuquerque?
$29.46 an hour on average, and $27.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level film and video editors salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the film and video editors take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $49,712 a year ($4,143 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,290.
Do film and video editors earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($86,130).
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; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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