The 10 States With The Highest Video Editor Salaries For 2026

When considering a career as a video editor, one of the most critical factors for prospective professionals is salary. Many individuals want to know: how much do video editors earn in my state?

While various factors influence individual salaries, comprehensive data is available on average video editor salaries across the United States, categorized by state and seniority level. Although local salaries may vary slightly, these averages provide valuable insights into expected earnings.

Among the states with the highest compensation for video editors, New Hampshire leads the way.

Here’s a quick overview of the top ten states for video editor salaries:

To gain a deeper understanding of how video editor salaries differ across the nation, we analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding average pay for video editors, state by state.

Moreover, we adjusted salaries based on the cost of living in each state, acknowledging that a dollar stretches further in North Carolina compared to California.

Let’s explore how we derived these figures and present the complete ranking of all states.

How We Determined Video Editor Pay By State

As previously mentioned, we utilized the average annual salary data for video editors from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically their ‘Occupational Employment Statistics.’

In order to facilitate an equitable comparison of salaries across states, we also factored in the cost of living for each state.

We then established an index by dividing the average wage for a state by the average cost of living. For instance, with California’s cost of living index at 135.9 and an average pay of $82,010, the adjusted calculation would be:

$82,010 * (100 / 135.9) = $60,345

We ranked each state based on this index, identifying the state with the highest salary index as offering the best average salary for video editors.

Here’s a detailed look at the full ranking of all states.

Detailed List Of Video Editor Salaries By State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	New Hampshire	$84,435	$98,790	117.0
2	New York	$83,351	$109,190	131.0
3	Tennessee	$76,610	$68,490	89.4
4	Washington	$70,703	$74,380	105.2
5	Indiana	$70,592	$63,180	89.5
6	Illinois	$68,890	$65,170	94.6
7	Nevada	$68,489	$70,750	103.3
8	Michigan	$64,662	$57,550	89.0
9	Alabama	$64,133	$58,490	91.2
10	Georgia	$64,070	$58,560	91.4
11	Kansas	$63,025	$56,660	89.9
12	Colorado	$62,302	$64,670	103.8
13	Utah	$61,741	$57,420	93.0
14	Texas	$61,168	$55,480	90.7
15	California	$60,345	$82,010	135.9
16	Connecticut	$59,639	$76,160	127.7
17	Ohio	$58,486	$54,860	93.8
18	Virginia	$57,956	$58,420	100.8
19	New Jersey	$57,588	$70,200	121.9
20	North Carolina	$57,326	$53,830	93.9
21	Montana	$57,063	$57,520	100.8
22	Florida	$56,256	$55,300	98.3
23	Wisconsin	$55,867	$54,080	96.8
24	Pennsylvania	$53,915	$54,670	101.4
25	Missouri	$52,887	$47,810	90.4
26	Oklahoma	$52,724	$47,030	89.2
27	Minnesota	$52,103	$52,520	100.8
28	Arkansas	$51,389	$44,760	87.1
29	Arizona	$51,336	$50,310	98.0
30	Oregon	$49,463	$57,180	115.6
31	Iowa	$49,120	$44,700	91.0
32	Massachusetts	$48,740	$65,020	133.4
33	Rhode Island	$44,150	$53,290	120.7
34	Kentucky	$40,607	$36,750	90.5
35	Maryland	$40,398	$50,700	125.5
36	Maine	$40,180	$44,520	110.8
37	South Dakota	$38,534	$39,960	103.7
38	Hawaii	$37,456	$62,890	167.9
39	Alaska	$33,577	$44,020	131.1
40	South Carolina	$33,326	$33,060	99.2

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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