Film and Video Editors Salary in New York

Film and video editors in New York earn the most in New York (average $110,330 a year) and the least in Rochester ($85,370), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the film and video editors average at $107,850 and the median at $103,440 for 3,710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,130.

Film and Video Editors average salary by city in New York

New York$110,330
Buffalo$88,190
Rochester$85,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$110,330	$104,590	$79,030	$80,876	113
Buffalo	$88,190	$73,130	$49,850	$66,626	96
Rochester	$85,370	$73,680	$63,030	$64,797	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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 New York

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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