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Job outlook for video editors in the United States
Video editor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected video editor job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 9,600 new jobs for video editors are projected over the next decade.
Video editor salaries have increased 7% for video editors in the last 5 years.
There are over 32,533 video editors currently employed in the United States.
There are 5,603 active video editor job openings in the US.
The average video editor salary is $51,131.
Are video editor jobs in demand?
Video editor job and salary trends over time
Video editor jobs over time
Video editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,533 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 27,116 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 32,490 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 32,852 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 35,235 | 0.01% |
Average video editor salary over time
Video editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,131 | $24.58 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $48,492 | $23.31 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $47,633 | $22.90 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $46,516 | $22.36 | --2.5% |
| 2022 | $47,717 | $22.94 | +1.6% |
Video editor jobs by state
Most common states for video editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 166 | 24% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 863 | 4% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 264 | 3% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 185 | 3% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 104 | 3% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 78 | 3% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 20 | 3% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 817 | 2% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 199 | 2% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 161 | 2% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 149 | 2% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 144 | 2% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 115 | 2% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 92 | 2% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 82 | 2% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 76 | 2% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 61 | 2% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 19 | 2% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
Most common cities for video editors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $36,887 |
| 2 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $44,413 |
| 3 | Bristol | 1 | 2% | $56,546 |
| 4 | Rockville | 1 | 1% | $41,375 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $59,482 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $40,195 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $56,499 |
| 8 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $30,343 |
| 9 | Las Vegas | 1 | 0% | $49,850 |
| 10 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $50,917 |
| 11 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $41,564 |
Video Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of video editor experts
Olympic College
Georgia State University
California University of Pennsylvania
Ferrum College
Amy Hesketh
Full Time FacultyOlympic College
Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Division
What soft skills should all Video Editors possess?
Amy Hesketh: -Collaboration.
-Teamwork.
-Project management.
-Crew management.
-Professionalism.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Video Editors?
Amy Hesketh: -Film production.
-Videography.
-Video editing.
-Video streaming.
-Budgeting.
-Scheduling.
What skills stand out on Video Editor resumes?
Amy Hesketh: Ability to work with a variety of editing software (Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro/Audition, Resolve). Screenwriting and story development.
What skills will help Video Editors earn the most?
Amy Hesketh: -Certification in DaVinci Resolve.
-Motion graphics.
-Ability to create a finished, professional video from script to screen.
What skills will help Video Editors earn the most?
Jill Frank: This is probably too abstract a question for the field of art, but I will try my best: the better you are at taking photographs and marketing yourself & the better you are at moving seamlessly across different media and speaking to the relevant issues, the greater your success will be.
What type of skills will young Video Editors need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Video Editors?
Allison Harl Ph.D.: Yes, but the pandemic's impact will create new and different opportunities, so graduates should keep their imaginations and options open.