Film editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Film editor gender statistics
26.5% of film editors are women and 73.5% of film editors are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Film editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Film editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,726
Female income
$51,197
Film editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film editor positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of film editors are female.
Film editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2011 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2012 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2013 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 2014 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2015 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2016 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2017 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2018 | 78.56% | 21.44% |
| 2019 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2020 | 74.41% | 25.59% |
| 2021 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
Film editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared film editors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Film Editor | 74% | 26% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Film editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film editors is White, which makes up 62.6% of all film editors. Comparatively, 18.1% of film editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of film editors are Asian.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Film editor race
| Film editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Film editor race and ethnicity over time
See how film editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.33% | 7.14% | 4.30% | 12.75% |
| 2011 | 71.18% | 6.40% | 5.19% | 14.82% |
| 2012 | 70.51% | 7.27% | 6.62% | 12.29% |
| 2013 | 68.35% | 6.10% | 7.31% | 15.11% |
| 2014 | 69.74% | 7.10% | 6.61% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 69.43% | 7.02% | 5.76% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 68.70% | 7.38% | 5.10% | 16.14% |
| 2017 | 70.43% | 5.78% | 5.97% | 14.44% |
| 2018 | 68.14% | 7.58% | 6.90% | 13.89% |
| 2019 | 64.25% | 6.99% | 9.26% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 65.22% | 5.84% | 7.51% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 62.64% | 6.67% | 7.13% | 18.07% |
Film editor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown film editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film editors have the lowest average salary at $44,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,173 |
| White | $49,533 |
| Black or African American | $44,849 |
| Asian | $53,661 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,154 |
Average film editor age
See how the average age of film editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 37.5 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
Film editor age breakdown
The average age of film editors is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the film editor population.
Film editor age breakdown
| Film Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Film editor educational attainment
The most common degree for film editors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of film editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Film editors by degree level
| Film editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Film editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,985 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,699 |
Film editor employment statistics
Most film editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where film editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film editors work.
Film editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Film editor jobs by company type
Employees with the film editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Film editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 4% |
Film editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for film editors are media, education and professional.
Film editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Film editor turnover and employment statistics
Film editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 9.49% |
Average film editor tenure
The average film editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,120 film editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Film editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Film editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film editors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Technician | 5.55% | 5,620 |
| Photographic Technician | 8.13% | 24,992 |
| Film Editor | 10.03% | - |
| News Editor | 11.70% | 12,484 |
| Web Designer | 12.14% | 50,899 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar film editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Technician | 5.55% | 5,620 |
| Photographic Technician | 8.13% | 24,992 |
| News Editor | 11.70% | 12,484 |
| Web Designer | 12.14% | 50,899 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by film editors
The most common foreign language among film editors is Spanish at 32.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.7% and French is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 32.1%
- Chinese, 10.7%
- French, 10.7%
- Mandarin, 10.7%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Film editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.1% |
| Chinese | 10.7% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Mandarin | 10.7% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |
