Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for media and communication workers, all other in the U.S. is $73,620 ($35.39 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $73,620
- Mean annual wage
- $83,860
- Median hourly wage
- $35.39
- Employment
- 19,590
19,590 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,120 | $18.81 |
| 25th percentile | $49,790 | $23.94 |
| Median (50th) | $73,620 | $35.39 |
| 75th percentile | $103,820 | $49.91 |
| 90th percentile | $134,270 | $64.55 |
Highest-paying states for media and communication workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,630 | 9,940 |
| New York | $81,110 | 770 |
| Rhode Island | $72,830 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $71,090 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,470 | 470 |
| Virginia | $69,420 | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $67,450 | 100 |
| Florida | $67,450 | 1,490 |
| Georgia | $67,220 | 690 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $32,280 median annual wage
- Indiana: $34,350 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $39,050 median annual wage
- Oregon: $41,600 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $42,920 median annual wage
About this occupation
All media and communication 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 | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 40.4% |
| Master's degree | 17.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.7% |
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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