Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for media and communication equipment workers, all other in the U.S. is $70,720 ($34.00 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $70,720
- Mean annual wage
- $81,040
- Median hourly wage
- $34.00
- Employment
- 12,450
12,450 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,870 | $18.69 |
| 25th percentile | $49,340 | $23.72 |
| Median (50th) | $70,720 | $34.00 |
| 75th percentile | $106,780 | $51.34 |
| 90th percentile | $135,470 | $65.13 |
Highest-paying states for media and communication equipment workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $117,640 | 400 |
| Arizona | $99,320 | 130 |
| Michigan | $96,530 | 50 |
| Alabama | $96,100 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $92,080 | 90 |
| Colorado | $86,370 | 580 |
| Louisiana | $86,260 | 190 |
| Florida | $86,230 | 540 |
| North Carolina | $78,690 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $77,960 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- Montana: $36,890 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $42,370 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $47,040 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $48,090 median annual wage
- Georgia: $48,120 median annual wage
About this occupation
All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 14.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.6% |
| Master's degree | 6.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Public Relations Specialists$74,750
- Coaches and Scouts$47,320
- Graphic Designers$62,960
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,390
- Producers and Directors$90,360
- Editors$77,920
- Interior Designers$67,190
- Audio and Video Technicians$58,100
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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