Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other salary by state
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$51,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$73,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$110,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$140,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
4,200 workers
$114,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
3,580 workers
$120,500
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
2,710 workers
$82,500
Motion Picture and Video Industries
2,700 workers
$82,500
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
1,310 workers
$61,500
Educational Services
930 workers
$59,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
640 workers
$68,000
Broadcasting and Content Providers
580 workers
$56,000
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
570 workers
$58,000
Performing Arts Companies
550 workers
$63,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other pays 5% below the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
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How much does a Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other in the United States is $84,000 per year, or about $40.38 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $51,000 and $110,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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