DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 912 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 28,860 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Film and Video Editors
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $58,802 | +26.1% | 29 | 22 |
| Burbank, CA | $57,801 | +24% | 12 | 7 |
| SANTA MONICA, CA | $51,520 | +10.5% | 16 | 10 |
| San Francisco, CA | $51,500 | +10.5% | 22 | 15 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 | +7.3% | 153 | 98 |
| Miami, FL | $50,000 | +7.3% | 11 | 10 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $48,000 | +3% | 15 | 11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,800 | +0.4% | 48 | 37 |
| Irwindale, CA | $43,285 | -7.1% | 11 | 2 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,600 | -10.8% | 10 | 10 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $70,800 | +37.9% | 2 |
| Montana | $67,250 | +58.1% | 2 |
| Washington | $64,626 | -2.3% | 6 |
| Arkansas | $63,492 | +38% | 2 |
| Colorado | $62,757 | +11.1% | 4 |
| Nevada | $60,000 | 0% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $56,767 | -1.8% | 38 |
| Alabama | $53,040 | -24.6% | 1 |
| Hawaii | $48,000 | +1.6% | 1 |
| Iowa | $48,000 | -3.4% | 1 |
| Maryland | $47,840 | -40.9% | 6 |
| Illinois | $47,442 | -19.1% | 16 |
| New York | $46,931 | -54.2% | 190 |
| California | $46,200 | -44.5% | 237 |
| Missouri | $45,000 | -9.4% | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $44,000 | -56.1% | 3 |
| Idaho | $42,983 | +11.3% | 2 |
| Utah | $42,166 | -32.9% | 4 |
| Virginia | $40,347 | -54.3% | 2 |
| Indiana | $40,206 | -15.4% | 3 |
| Georgia | $40,081 | -23.3% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $38,000 | -55.4% | 7 |
| New Jersey | $37,742 | -54.5% | 12 |
| Florida | $36,962 | -35.8% | 21 |
| South Carolina | $34,691 | -30.1% | 2 |
| Michigan | $30,000 | -48.8% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $29,994 | -39.9% | 1 |
| Minnesota | $29,578 | -50% | 1 |
| Texas | $21,160 | -63.1% | 10 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Film and Video Editors positions, 66% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 13% required a Master's degree, and 21% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sinovision Incorporated | Not specified | $39,603 |
| Precision Global Consulting, LLC | Not specified | $87,000 |
| QC STAFFING LLC | Not specified | $103,896 |
| SONICINVISION,INC. | Master's | $43,000 |
| QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT - QWOCMAP | Not specified | $42,734 |
| CHINA TV MEDIA GROUP USA | Not specified | $38,397 |
| EverRock Multimedia Inc. | Bachelor's | $34,612 |
| Shalom Media USA | Not specified | $21,000 |
| DELUXE DIGITAL STUDIOS, INC. | Not specified | $54,601 |
| AUDIOWORKS PRODUCERS GROUP, INC. | Not specified | $57,800 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Film and Video Editors is Professional and Technical Services at $59,725. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Educational Services at $44,701.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 912 DOL filings, the median salary for a Film and Video Editors is $46,614, ranging from $40,934 to $62,400.
The 90th percentile salary is $145,900 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $58,802.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Film and Video Editors positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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