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Job outlook for video effects editors in the United States
Are video effects editor jobs in demand?
Yes, video effects editor jobs are in demand. Video effects editor demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.
Video effects editor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of video effects editor jobs and the average video effects editor salary over time.
Video effects editor jobs over time
Video effects editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 41 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 50 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 51 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 56 | 0.00% |
Average video effects editor salary over time
Video effects editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,693 | $23.41 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $46,180 | $22.20 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $45,362 | $21.81 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $44,298 | $21.30 | --2.5% |
| 2021 | $45,442 | $21.85 | +1.6% |
Video effects editor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of video effects editor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where video effects editors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for video effects editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 83 | 12% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 507 | 3% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 149 | 2% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 104 | 2% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 327 | 1% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 78 | 1% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 68 | 1% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 62 | 1% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 50 | 1% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 47 | 1% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 41 | 1% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 31 | 1% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 22 | 1% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 14 | 1% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 13 | 1% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 11 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 5 | 1% |
Video Effects Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to video effects editor professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the video effects editor job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the video effects editor industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of video effects editor experts
Dr. Christina Fisanick
California University of Pennsylvania
What type of skills will young Video Effects 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.
Video effects editor jobs
Updated October 2, 2020