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 Workers, All Other salary by state
Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$40,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$51,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$76,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$107,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$139,000
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
+2.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,000
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 Workers, All Other salary by industry
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
5,560 workers
$104,000
Motion Picture and Video Industries
5,540 workers
$104,000
Broadcasting and Content Providers
4,570 workers
$95,500
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers
3,560 workers
$101,000
Educational Services
2,340 workers
$75,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,440 workers
$79,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,180 workers
$79,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
1,100 workers
$82,500
Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
1,010 workers
$76,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
980 workers
$80,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How much does a Media and Communication Workers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Media and Communication Workers, All Other in the United States is $87,000 per year, or about $41.83 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $51,500 and $107,500 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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