DOL Median (California)
$46,200
vs National
-0.9%
National: $46,614BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,357
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,200
-0.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$46,614
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Film and Video Editors in California earns $46,200 in nominal terms, which is 0.9% below the national average of $46,614. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,357 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CUT + RUN | $416,000 | 1 |
| CUT & RUN, LLC | $416,000 | 2 |
| FremantleMedia North America, Inc. | $227,500 | 2 |
| Netflix, Inc. | $190,000 | 2 |
| WB STUDIO ENTERPRISES INC. | $182,000 | 3 |
| CRAYON INC | $156,000 | 6 |
| ESSENTIAL 11 TELEVISION, LLC | $135,000 | 1 |
| THE ANT FARM, LLC | $121,550 | 2 |
| Wing Aviation LLC | $118,000 | 1 |
| PACIFIC DATA IMAGES, INC. | $113,755 | 1 |
| TRIKKE TECH, INC. | $108,742 | 1 |
| GAME ON AUDIO, INC. | $105,000 | 1 |
| Ant Farm | $100,000 | 2 |
| LEFT HAND POST LLC | $93,600 | 4 |
| L'Oreal USA, Inc. | $88,000 | 2 |
| Precision Global Consulting, LLC | $87,000 | 12 |
| Aspect Ratio Inc. | $85,800 | 1 |
| MOTOR PSYCHO CUSTOMS LLC | $85,000 | 2 |
| TripAdvisor LLC | $80,000 | 2 |
| IGNITE NOW MEDIA LLC | $79,997 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Film and Video Editors
WEST TOLUCA LAKE, CA · $182,000Port Washington, NY · $120,000Redwood City, CA · $113,755Buellton, CA · $108,742Palo Alto, CA · $94,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Film and Video Editors make in California?
The median Film and Video Editors salary in California is $46,200 based on 237 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Film and Video Editors?
A Film and Video Editors in California earns 0.9% less than the national median of $46,614, or $33,357 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.