Film and Video Editors Salary in Wisconsin

Film and video editors in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $68,320 a year) and the least in Madison ($58,540), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the film and video editors average at $59,170 and the median at $53,430 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $86,130.

Film and Video Editors average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$68,320
Madison$58,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$68,320	$64,640	$46,830	$54,346	97
Madison	$58,540	$47,360	$35,360	$47,219	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Wisconsin

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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