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Video Editor Salary in Akron, Ohio

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$62,760/ year

Median Video Editor in Akron, OH

$35,260
10th
$43,000
25th
$62,760
Median
$86,000
75th
$104,920
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$62,760
Total compensation (est.)
$72,174
Bonus range
$2,150 – $10,320
Mean salary
$66,526

How This Compares

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Akron, OH median
$62,760
Ohio median
$64,015-2.0%
National median
$62,760

Cost of living in Akron is 0% below the national average. Salary of $62,760 here is equivalent to $62,760 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$45,187-28.0%
3-5 years
$57,112-9.0%
6-10 years
$70,291+12.0%
10+ years
$86,609+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$55,229-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$62,760
Enterprise (5,000+)
$74,057+18.0%

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Video Editor Salaries in Nearby Cities

Columbus, OH$55,856/yr
Cleveland, OH$53,346/yr
Cincinnati, OH$53,974/yr
Toledo, OH$62,760/yr
Dayton, OH$62,760/yr

Related Jobs in Akron

Graphic Designer$59,970/yr
Content Writer$73,690/yr
Copywriter$73,690/yr
Photographer$40,170/yr
Social Media Manager$138,730/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$30/hr
Monthly gross$5,230/mo
25th percentile$43,000/yr
75th percentile$86,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Ohio Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.5%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Video Editor salary in Akron?

The median Video Editor salary in Akron is $62,760 per year, with a range from $43,000 at the 25th percentile to $86,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Video Editor pay in Akron compare to the national average?

Video Editor salaries in Akron are 0% above the national median of $62,760. After adjusting for Akron's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $62,760 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Video Editor salaries in Akron?

In Akron, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Video Editor roles start around $35,260, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $104,920 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Akron a good place for Video Editor jobs?

Akron offers a Video Editor median of $62,760, which is 0% above the US median of $62,760. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Akron is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Video Editor salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Video Editor in Akron is $86,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.