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Video Editor Salary in Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$53,974/ year

Median Video Editor in Cincinnati, OH

$30,324
10th
$36,980
25th
$53,974
Median
$73,961
75th
$90,232
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$53,974
Total compensation (est.)
$62,070
Bonus range
$2,150 – $10,320
Mean salary
$57,212

How This Compares

Cincinnati, OH median
$53,974
Ohio median
$64,015-15.7%
National median
$62,760-14.0%

Cost of living in Cincinnati is 0% below the national average. Salary of $53,974 here is equivalent to $53,974 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$38,861-28.0%
3-5 years
$49,116-9.0%
6-10 years
$60,451+12.0%
10+ years
$74,484+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$47,497-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$53,974
Enterprise (5,000+)
$63,689+18.0%

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Video Editor Salaries in Nearby Cities

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

Related Jobs in Cincinnati

Graphic Designer$51,574/yr
Content Writer$63,373/yr
Copywriter$63,373/yr
Photographer$34,546/yr
Social Media Manager$119,308/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$26/hr
Monthly gross$4,498/mo
25th percentile$36,980/yr
75th percentile$73,961/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 Cincinnati?

The median Video Editor salary in Cincinnati is $53,974 per year, with a range from $36,980 at the 25th percentile to $73,961 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 Cincinnati compare to the national average?

Video Editor salaries in Cincinnati are 14% below the national median of $62,760. After adjusting for Cincinnati's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $53,974 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Video Editor salaries in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Video Editor roles start around $30,324, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $90,232 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Cincinnati a good place for Video Editor jobs?

Cincinnati offers a Video Editor median of $53,974, which is 14% below the US median of $62,760. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati is $73,961, 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.