The average annual wage of the occupations is $83,470 and $40 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Film and Video Editors career. Based on BLS data, a total of 29,240 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Film and Video Editors is $18,761. The average length of the programs is 426 hours and the average completion time is 11.94 months.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Film and Video Editors.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photojournalism | 2 | $28,605 | - | - | - |
| Radio and Television | 59 | $18,794 | $125 | 27 Hours | 8.00 Months |
| Communications Technology/Technician | 31 | $27,749 | - | - | - |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 54 | $7,500 | $350 | 901 Hours | 11.00 Months |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other) | 14 | $26,447 | - | 72 Hours | 15.00 Months |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 108 | $29,990 | $1,479 | 705 Hours | 13.75 Months |
| Documentary Production | 7 | $39,022 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Film and Video Editors.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 111K | $108,820 | $52 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 29,940 | $109,630 | $53 |
| Graphic Designers | 213K | $64,700 | $31 |
| Producers and Directors | 154K | $107,170 | $52 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | 25,070 | $86,950 | $42 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 45,020 | $101,430 | $49 |
| Editors | 95,700 | $85,110 | $41 |
| Technical Writers | 47,970 | $86,620 | $42 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | 66,700 | $59,260 | $28 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 14,600 | $74,100 | $36 |
| Photographers | 53,630 | $53,380 | $26 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | 23,940 | $71,890 | $35 |
| Desktop Publishers | 5,220 | $57,680 | $28 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 5,490 | $51,100 | $25 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | 23,590 | $46,540 | $22 |
| Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators | 5,770 | $41,900 | $20 |
The following 237 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Film and Video Editors. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.