Film and Video Editors Salary in Kansas

The median is $41,920 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,770, and experienced film and video editors can clear $57,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,832/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 37.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median film and video editors salary is worth about $46,817 in national-average purchasing power.

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.