How much does a media and communication equipment worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $34.00 an hour or $5,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.00
- Average (mean)
- $81,040
- Jobs
- 12,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| Median | $70,720 | $34.00 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.34 | |
| 90th | $135,500 | $65.13 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Virginia | $117,600 |
| Arizona | $99,320 |
| Michigan | $96,530 |
| Alabama | $96,100 |
| Nebraska | $92,080 |
| Colorado | $86,370 |
| Louisiana | $86,260 |
| Florida | $86,230 |
| North Carolina | $78,690 |
| Minnesota | $77,960 |
| Utah | $76,790 |
| Texas | $76,400 |
| New York | $76,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,600 |
| South Carolina | $74,010 |
| Connecticut | $73,400 |
| Illinois | $72,430 |
| Ohio | $71,610 |
| New Jersey | $70,280 |
| Maryland | $68,880 |
| Oregon | $67,830 |
| California | $64,550 |
| Massachusetts | $60,960 |
| Hawaii | $56,900 |
| Nevada | $54,650 |
| Missouri | $53,480 |
| Maine | $50,960 |
| Mississippi | $49,590 |
| Georgia | $48,120 |
| New Mexico | $48,090 |
| New Hampshire | $47,040 |
| Tennessee | $42,370 |
| Montana | $36,890 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $132,900 |
| Washington, DC | $121,700 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $118,300 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $114,100 |
| Tampa, FL | $112,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $110,800 |
| Augusta, GA | $109,300 |
| Detroit, MI | $107,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,900 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,700 |
| El Paso, TX | $103,400 |
| Shreveport, LA | $100,400 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $96,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,010 |
| Omaha, NE | $95,020 |
In other countries
Media and Communication Equipment Worker belongs to the international group "Other artistic and cultural associate professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Audio and Video Technician$58,100
- Broadcast Technician$59,570
- Sound Engineering Technician$73,130
- Lighting Technician$68,060
- Photographer$44,660
- Camera Operator$74,990
- Film and Video Editor$75,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $34.00 ($70,720 a year).
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make a month?
About $5,893 a month before tax, based on a median of $70,720 a year.
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,870 or less a year ($18.69 an hour); the top 10% make $135,500 or more.
Which state pays media and communication equipment workers the most?
Virginia, with a median of $117,600 a year, followed by Arizona ($99,320) and Michigan ($96,530).
Which city pays media and communication equipment workers the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $132,900 a year.
How many media and communication equipment workers are there in the United States?
About 12,450 people work as media and communication equipment workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.