SOC 27-3099 · May 2025 · United States
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other across the United States is $73,620 per year, measured over 19,590 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $102,630.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 217.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $102,630 and Arkansas pays $32,280.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $102,630 | 9,940 | |
| 2 | New York | $81,110 | 770 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $72,830 | 30 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $71,090 | 200 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $69,780 | 80 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $69,470 | 470 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $69,420 | 130 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $67,450 | 100 | |
| 9 | Florida | $67,450 | 1,490 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $67,220 | 690 |
States with the most Media and Communication Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9,940 | $102,630 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,490 | $67,450 | |
| 3 | New York | 770 | $81,110 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 690 | $67,220 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | 630 | $45,670 | |
| 6 | Texas | 570 | $61,290 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 480 | $66,830 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 470 | $69,470 | |
| 9 | Maryland | 350 | $57,590 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 270 | $66,830 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $103,050 | 7,490 |
| 2 | Chicago | $89,620 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $89,050 | 1,130 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $85,950 | 170 |
| 5 | San Diego | $85,180 | 270 |
| 6 | New York | $80,770 | 1,010 |
| 7 | Tucson | $79,640 | — |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $79,350 | 40 |
| 9 | Miami | $78,730 | 870 |
| 10 | Riverside | $78,680 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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.