SOC 27-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Media and Communication Workers, All Other — San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in San Diego, CA comes to $85,180 a year, ahead of the national median of $73,620 by 15.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in San Diego, CA comes to $85,180 a year, ahead of the national median of $73,620 by 15.7%. Pay ranges from under $47,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $164,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,370 to $112,440.
Employment stands at 270, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $103,050. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 221st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,570 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $63,370 | −13.9% |
| Median (50th) | $85,180 | +15.7% |
| 75th | $112,440 | +52.7% |
| 90th | $164,210 | +123.1% |
| Mean | $95,940 | +30.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $103,050 | 7,490 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $89,050 | 1,130 | |
| 3 | Sacramento | $85,950 | 170 | |
| 4 | Riverside | $78,680 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Diego run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $85,180 buys what $76,947 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,947US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,180 a year, 15.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,570 to $164,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $103,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other in San Diego, CA?
The median annual wage is $85,180, or $40.95 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 $73,620, so pay in San Diego, CA is 15.7% 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 San Diego, CA earns more than $164,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,570 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 Los Angeles, at $103,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in San Diego, 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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