Nariman Hamed: Film, music video and commercial director

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for film editors, including video editors and camera operators, is $29.02 per hour. Some film editors will pursue full-time positions with post-production companies, while others serve as freelance editors.

Freelance film editors can receive payment either hourly or once each project is complete, depending on the agreed-upon terms. The amount of money film editors make can also depend on the location they work in, the genre of film they're making and the overall budget for the film.