Salary for Film and Video Editors

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The work of film and video editors involves following the instructions of producers and directors to organize, cut and splice raw footage on film, video or in digital format. They may operate a wide range of specilized equipment, and insert, edit and/or synchronize soundtracks as well. These professionals may determine the need and placement of audio-visual effects, and may select, combine and trim the best film segments in order to tell a continuous story. They may work to fit specific time requirements. Some college is generally expected, although not required, for this profession. Many film and video editors hold Bachelor's degrees.

A Film and Video Editor can earn average salaries in a range of $34,870 and $152,720 based on level of experience. can expect an average compensation of eigthy-three thousand eight hundred and eigthy dollars yearly.

can get the best pay in California, where they earn average job salaries of close to about $107,300. Employees who work in this job make the greatest compensation in Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services, where they earn pay of $94,230.

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