Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary
The median media and communication workers, all other salary in the United States is $73,620 per year ($35.39/hour). Salaries range from $39,120 at the entry level to $134,270+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 19,590 media and communication workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$73,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.39
per hour
Employment
19,590
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,120
25th percentile
$49,790
Median
$73,620
75th percentile
$103,820
90th percentile
$134,270
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$32K$103K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$103K
+39%
New York
$81K
+10%
Rhode Island
$73K
-1%
Minnesota
$71K
-3%
Wisconsin
$70K
-5%
Pennsylvania
$69K
-6%
Virginia
$69K
-6%
District of Columbia
$67K
-8%
Florida
$67K
-8%
Georgia
$67K
-9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,630 | +39.4% |
| New York | $81,110 | +10.2% |
| Rhode Island | $72,830 | -1.1% |
| Minnesota | $71,090 | -3.4% |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 | -5.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $69,470 | -5.6% |
| Virginia | $69,420 | -5.7% |
| District of Columbia | $67,450 | -8.4% |
| Florida | $67,450 | -8.4% |
| Georgia | $67,220 | -8.7% |
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Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,050 | +40.0% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $89,620 | +21.7% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,050 | +21.0% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $85,950 | +16.7% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,180 | +15.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,770 | +9.7% |
| Tucson, AZ | $79,640 | +8.2% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $79,350 | +7.8% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $78,730 | +6.9% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,680 | +6.9% |
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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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