Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$71,770
↑ 64.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Media and Communication Workers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Media and Communication Workers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 64.7% since 2011 ($43,580 → $71,770)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $71,770
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,770 | +15.9% |
| 2023 | $61,900 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | $65,000 | +30.3% |
| 2021 | $49,900 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | $49,730 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $47,580 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | $48,330 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $47,900 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | $43,600 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | $45,220 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | $45,860 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $45,200 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | $45,160 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | $43,580 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.