SOC 27-4099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other — Arizona
Arizona · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other in Arizona is $99,320 per year, well above the national median of $70,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other in Arizona is $99,320 per year, well above the national median of $70,720. The gap of 40.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $53,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $139,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,280 to $118,100.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 33 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 2nd by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $67,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 113th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,050 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $71,280 | +0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $99,320 | +40.4% |
| 75th | $118,100 | +67.0% |
| 90th | $139,590 | +97.4% |
| Mean | $98,440 | +39.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $67,890 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $99,320 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$99,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,630US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,320 a year, 40.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,050 to $139,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 33 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $67,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $99,320, or $47.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $70,720, so pay in Arizona is 40.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $139,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $67,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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