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Film and Video Editors: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 27-4032. 366 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $60,934, middle half $52,000–$78,080.
Applications (LCAs)366
Median offered salary$60,934
Middle half of salaries$52,000–$78,080
10th–90th percentile$46,000–$108,395
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 124 | $54,496 |
| Level II (qualified) | 89 | $70,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 22 | $86,500 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 29 | $114,878 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
Job titles
- Video Editor72
- Film and Video Editor30
- Editor20
- Film/Video Editor7
- Video Content Director7
- Videographer5
- Post-Production Manager5
- Editor/Colorist4
- Film Editor4
- Junior Compositor4
- Senior Editor4
- Senior Videographer and Editor4
- Digital Content Producer I3
- Social Media Editor3
- Assistant Editor3
- Video Content Creator3
- Video Producer3
- Associate Videographer, Editor & Producer3
- Content and Media Specialist3
- Multimedia Production Assistant3
- NY Deputy Head of Video2
- Video and Web Editor2
- Editor, Studio Production2
- Photographer/Videographer2
- Senior Film Editor2
- Video Production Editor2
- Media Prep Lead2
- Videographer and Video Editor2
- Social Media Associate2
- Videographer/Editor2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 100 | $60,000 |
| FY2024 | 88 | $57,918 |
| FY2025 | 105 | $60,000 |
| FY2026 | 73 | $70,860 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).