How much does a Film Editor make in Costa Mesa, CA? The average Film Editor salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $68,800 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $61,300 and $77,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Film Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Film Editor Salary $54,472 Costa Mesa,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Film Editor Salary $61,300 Costa Mesa,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Film Editor Salary $68,800 Costa Mesa,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Film Editor Salary $77,200 Costa Mesa,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Film Editor Salary $84,848 Costa Mesa,CA May 28, 2024
25% $61,300 10% $54,472 90% $84,848 75% $77,200 $68,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Film Editor mixes and masters audio. Edits video footage to desired length and format, creates motion graphics, and completes color corrections. Being a Film Editor archives and stores all files, footage, graphics, and audio. Encodes final videos to desired size and format. In addition, Film Editor proficient using Adobe Creative suite and production software including After Effects and Final Cut and other editing software. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Film Editor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Film Editor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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About Costa Mesa, California    Costa Mesa (/ˌkoʊstə ˈmeɪsə/) is a city in Orange County, California. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming co....More

Costa Mesa, California  area prices were up 3.0% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Costa Mesa, California

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