Occupation ยท SOC 27-4032
Film and Video Editors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of film and video editors can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 28,860 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $70,980 ($34.12 an hour).
US employment
28,860
Median annual wage
$70,980
Mean annual wage
$83,530
Median hourly wage
$34.12
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New York$102,450
- District of Columbia$100,270
- Virginia$88,310
- Massachusetts$85,150
- California$83,200
Top 5 after cost of living
- New York$94,930
- District of Columbia$91,240
- Virginia$87,350
- Massachusetts$80,510
- Alabama$79,160
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editors | $75,260 | $4,280 (+6.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 | $28,820 (+40.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Writers and Authors | $72,270 | $1,290 (+1.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Technical Writers | $91,670 | $20,690 (+29.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California9,110
- 2. New York4,060
- 3. Florida1,190
- 4. Texas1,100
- 5. Georgia1,000
- 6. Pennsylvania790
- 7. New Jersey740
- 8. Washington620
- 9. Colorado590
- 10. Tennessee560
States that pay the most
- 1. New York$102,450
- 2. District of Columbia$100,270
- 3. Virginia$88,310
- 4. Massachusetts$85,150
- 5. California$83,200
- 6. New Jersey$82,850
- 7. Maryland$80,990
- 8. Alabama$70,310
- 9. Washington$66,110
- 10. New Hampshire$65,360
Median annual wage. Based on 50 states and territories with published figures.
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