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Video Editor Salary in Omaha, Nebraska

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

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$54,601/ year

Median Video Editor in Omaha, NE

$30,676
10th
$37,410
25th
$54,601
Median
$74,820
75th
$91,280
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$54,601
Total compensation (est.)
$62,791
Bonus range
$2,150 – $10,320
Mean salary
$57,877

How This Compares

Omaha, NE median
$54,601
Nebraska median
$64,015-14.7%
National median
$62,760-13.0%

Cost of living in Omaha is 0% below the national average. Salary of $54,601 here is equivalent to $54,601 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$39,313-28.0%
3-5 years
$49,687-9.0%
6-10 years
$61,153+12.0%
10+ years
$75,349+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$48,049-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$54,601
Enterprise (5,000+)
$64,429+18.0%

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Video Editor Salaries in Nearby Cities

Lincoln, NE$62,760/yr

Related Jobs in Omaha

Graphic Designer$52,174/yr
Content Writer$64,110/yr
Copywriter$64,110/yr
Photographer$34,948/yr
Social Media Manager$120,695/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$26/hr
Monthly gross$4,550/mo
25th percentile$37,410/yr
75th percentile$74,820/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

Nebraska Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.0%

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 Omaha?

The median Video Editor salary in Omaha is $54,601 per year, with a range from $37,410 at the 25th percentile to $74,820 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 Omaha compare to the national average?

Video Editor salaries in Omaha are 13% below the national median of $62,760. After adjusting for Omaha's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $54,601 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Video Editor salaries in Omaha?

In Omaha, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Video Editor roles start around $30,676, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $91,280 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Omaha a good place for Video Editor jobs?

Omaha offers a Video Editor median of $54,601, which is 13% below the US median of $62,760. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Omaha 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 Omaha is $74,820, 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.