SOC 27-4099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $52,250, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $70,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,250, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $70,720. Pay ranges from under $38,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,940 to $64,100.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Salinas records the highest median at $132,930. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 320th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,100 | −46.1% |
| 25th | $50,940 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $52,250 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $64,100 | −9.4% |
| 90th | $81,700 | +15.5% |
| Mean | $57,750 | −18.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas | $132,930 | 40 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $110,780 | 420 | |
| 3 | Vallejo | $103,650 | 60 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $94,590 | 90 | |
| 5 | San Jose | $64,550 | 150 | |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $64,540 | 2,110 | |
| 7 | Oxnard | $63,140 | 40 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $56,730 | 280 | |
| 9 | Sacramento | $56,390 | — | |
| 10 | Riverside | $54,370 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $52,250 buys what $47,200 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,200US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,250 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,100 to $81,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salinas, at $132,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $52,250, or $25.12 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 Fresno, CA is 26.1% lower. 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 Fresno, CA earns more than $81,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,100 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 Salinas, at $132,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. 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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