Video Editor Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Video Editor Intern make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Video Editor Intern in the United States is $59,119 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Video Editor Intern's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,880
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,917 to $64,752
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,270
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Video Editor Intern Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,752 $5,396 $1,245 $31
Average $59,119 $4,927 $1,137 $28
25th Percentile $52,917 $4,410 $1,018 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Video Editor Intern Salaries

A Video Editor Intern's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Video Editor Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Video Editor Intern's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,516
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,549
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,917
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,334
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,511
Levels Salary
Entry Level Video Editor Intern$58,516
Intermediate Level Video Editor Intern$59,549
Senior Level Video Editor Intern$61,917
Specialist Level Video Editor Intern$63,334
Expert Level Video Editor Intern$63,511
$58,516 0 yr
$59,549 < 2 yrs
$61,917 2-4 yrs
$63,334 5-8 yrs
$63,511 > 8 yrs
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How Do Video Editor Intern Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Video Editor Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,456.
  • California: $65,208.
  • Massachusetts: $64,339.

Top Paying Cities for Video Editor Interns

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $74,567
  • San Francisco: $73,750
  • Oakland: $72,196

What Skills Can Increase a Video Editor Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14%
Billing 2.19%
Packaging 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Video Editor Intern's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Prior Authorization: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$80,402
36%
Flexibility
$77,446
31%
Prior Authorization
$72,125
22%
Leadership
$71,534
21%
Communication Skills
$71,534
21%
Commitment
$59,710
1%
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Video Editor Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Video Editor Intern's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Video Editor Intern

Salaries for a Video Editor Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,153 in 2023 to around $55,842 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Video Editor Intern salary trends, .

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