Music Video Editors

Music video editors are not as highly paid as others working in their industry. They have less clout than directors or producers, but they have more authority in the production of a project than camera operators and technicians working on the set. The median annual wage for film and video editors was $66,600 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent made less than $38,990 a year, while the top paid 10 percent earned more than $154,480. Those who were employed by media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers received mean annual wages of $82,310. The most experienced and sought-after video editors can command much higher salaries.

Benefits for full-time workers include vacation and sick time, health, and sometimes dental, insurance, and pension or 401(k) plans. Independent contractors must provide their own benefits.