Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Salary
The median media and communication equipment workers, all other salary in the United States is $70,720 per year ($34.00/hour). Salaries range from $38,870 at the entry level to $135,470+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,450 media and communication equipment workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$70,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.00
per hour
Employment
12,450
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,870
25th percentile
$49,340
Median
$70,720
75th percentile
$106,780
90th percentile
$135,470
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.6%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$37K$118K■ No data
Top Paying States
Virginia
$118K
+66%
Arizona
$99K
+40%
Michigan
$97K
+36%
Alabama
$96K
+36%
Nebraska
$92K
+30%
Colorado
$86K
+22%
Louisiana
$86K
+22%
Florida
$86K
+22%
North Carolina
$79K
+11%
Minnesota
$78K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | $132,930 | +88.0% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $121,680 | +72.1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $118,250 | +67.2% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $114,130 | +61.4% |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $112,260 | +58.7% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,780 | +56.6% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $109,300 | +54.6% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $107,520 | +52.0% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $104,920 | +48.4% |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,650 | +46.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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