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Film and Video Editors Salary in Louisiana

Film and Video Editors in Louisiana make a median of $49,930 a year, or about $24 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$50K
Median annual
$24/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,385/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$57,207/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,194/mo

About film and video editors

U.S. employed: 40
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Film and Video Editors salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $24,530, 25th percentile $36,380, median $49,930, 75th percentile $65,900, 90th percentile $77,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$36KMedian$50K75th$66K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Film and Video Editors salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $24,530, 25th percentile $36,380, median $49,930, 75th percentile $65,900, 90th percentile $77,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level film and video editors (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do film and video editors make in Louisiana?

The median is $49,930 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,530, and experienced film and video editors can clear $77,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,385/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 35.2% 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.

How far does a film and video editors salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana 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 $57,207 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do film and video editors get paid the most?

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.

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