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How to become film and video editorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Film & Video Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$75,420
25th–75th pct. $52,720–$105,310
Top pay (est.)
$193,100
Top 10% $148,550
Pay in 5 years
$85,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$97,400est.
$83,800–$113,100
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.7%
3,100 openings / yr

How to become film and video editors

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Film and Video Editors

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.8
Active Listening
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.5
Speaking
3.2
Active Learning
3.2
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1
Writing
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Communications and Media
5.9
English Language
5.4
Computers and Electronics
5.4
Telecommunications
4.7
Production and Processing
4.3
Education and Training
4.3
Customer and Personal Service
4.3
Administrative
3.8

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsWorking with ComputersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationGetting Information

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingVisualization

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
65%
Associate's degree
17%
High school diploma
16%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

1–3 months
29%
Up to 1 month
22%
None / short demo
21%
3–6 months
17%
2–4 years
6%
4–10 years
3%

Related work experience

4–6 years
34%
2–4 years
24%
6–12 months
14%
6–8 years
9%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as film and video editors

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.