Video editor demographics and statistics in the US
Video editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates video editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our video editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about video editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 32,533 video editors currently employed in the United States.
- 24.1% of all video editors are women, while 75.9% are men.
- The average video editor age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of video editors is White (62.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), Asian (7.1%) and Black or African American (6.7%).
- Video editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for video editors.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $68,008, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women video editors earned 101% of what men earned.
- 10% of all video editors are LGBT.
- New York is the best state for video editors to live.
- Video editors are 71% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Video editor gender statistics
24.1% of video editors are women and 75.9% of video editors are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Video editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Video editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,467
Female income
$50,793
Video editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in video editor positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of video editors are female.
Video editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2011 | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 2012 | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| 2013 | 80.98% | 19.02% |
| 2014 | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 2015 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2016 | 78.19% | 21.81% |
| 2017 | 82.44% | 17.56% |
| 2018 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2019 | 76.82% | 23.18% |
| 2020 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2021 | 75.85% | 24.15% |
Video editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared video 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% |
| Video Editor | 76% | 24% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Video editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among video editors is White, which makes up 62.6% of all video editors. Comparatively, 18.1% of video editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of video 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%
Video editor race
| Video 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% |
Video editor race and ethnicity over time
See how video editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Video editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.26% | 7.15% | 4.31% | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 71.11% | 6.41% | 5.20% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 70.44% | 7.28% | 6.63% | 12.33% |
| 2013 | 68.28% | 6.11% | 7.32% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 69.67% | 7.12% | 6.62% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 69.36% | 7.04% | 5.77% | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 68.63% | 7.39% | 5.11% | 16.18% |
| 2017 | 70.36% | 5.80% | 5.98% | 14.47% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 7.59% | 6.91% | 13.93% |
| 2019 | 64.18% | 7.01% | 9.28% | 15.46% |
| 2020 | 65.15% | 5.85% | 7.53% | 16.02% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 6.68% | 7.14% | 18.10% |
Video editor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown video editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american video editors have the lowest average salary at $46,331.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,172 |
| White | $49,640 |
| Black or African American | $46,331 |
| Asian | $52,478 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,072 |
Average video editor age
See how the average age of video editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Video 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 |
Video editor age breakdown
The average age of video editors is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the video editor population.
Video editor age breakdown
| Video Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Video editor educational attainment
The most common degree for video editors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of video editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Video editors by degree level
| Video editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Video editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,756 |
Video editor employment statistics
Most video editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where video editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where video editors work.
Video editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Video editor jobs by company type
Employees with the video editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most video editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Video editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 1% |
Video editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for video editors are media, education and technology.
Video editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Video editor turnover and employment statistics
Video editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for video editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Video editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Video 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 video editor tenure
The average video editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 12,060 video editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Video editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Video editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of video 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Sound Coordinator | 5.55% | 22,104 |
| Studio Associate | 8.13% | 941 |
| Video Editor | 10.03% | - |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Student Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,508 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar video editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Sound Coordinator | 5.55% | 22,104 |
| Studio Associate | 8.13% | 941 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Student Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,508 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by video editors
The most common foreign language among video editors is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- French, 9.3%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Mandarin, 4.6%
- Italian, 4.3%
- Other, 22.8%
Video editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Mandarin | 4.6% |
| Italian | 4.3% |
| Other | 22.8% |
