Entry Level Video Editor

Entry Level Video Editor Salary

$23.5K

$60K

$120.5K

$65,728

/year

$31.60

/hour

Entry Level Video Editor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$65,728

Columbus

Ohio

$63,486

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    How much does an Entry Level Video Editor make?

    As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Video Editor in the United States is $65,728 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $31.60 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,264/week or $5,477/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $120,500 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Entry Level Video Editor salaries currently range between $44,500 (25th percentile) to $82,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $101,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Video Editor varies greatly (by as much as 38000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Entry Level Video Editor in your area makes on average $63,486 per year, or $2,242 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $65,728. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Video Editor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Video Editor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Video Editor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Video Editor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Los Altos, CA, , with Scotts Valley, CA, and Reseda, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Reseda, CA, beats the national average by $17,471 (26.6%), and Los Altos, CA, furthers that trend with another $25,748 (39.2%) above the $65,728 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Video Editor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Los Altos, CA, and Dedham, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Video Editor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Los Altos, CA

    $91,476

    $43.98

    Scotts Valley, CA

    $85,058

    $40.89

    Reseda, CA

    $83,199

    $40.00

    Nome, AK

    $81,535

    $39.20

    Hicksville, NY

    $81,124

    $39.00

    Cupertino, CA

    $81,091

    $38.99

    Jamestown, RI

    $80,485

    $38.69

    Berkeley, CA

    $80,479

    $38.69

    Smithtown, NY

    $80,163

    $38.54

    Dedham, MA

    $80,044

    $38.48

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Video Editor Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Video Editor category.

    For example Marketing Campaign Analyst jobs pay as much as $42,272 (64.3%) more than the average Entry Level Video Editor salary of $65,728. If you're qualified, finding work as an Marketing Campaign Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Video Editor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Marketing Campaign Analyst

    $108,000

    $51.92

    Brand Communications

    $99,611

    $47.89

    Social Media Worker

    $76,266

    $36.67

    Junior Marketer

    $57,652

    $27.72

    Entry Level Publishing

    $47,831

    $23.00

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Entry Level Video Editor salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $65,728 per year or $31.60 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.