How much does a media and communication equipment worker make in California?
$64,550a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication equipment workers in California. That is $31.03 an hour or $5,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.03
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 3,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,210Median: $64,550Highest 10%: $137,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| 25th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $64,550 | $31.03 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.40 | |
| 90th | $137,200 | $65.97 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $132,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $110,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,590 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,540 |
| Oxnard, CA | $63,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,730 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,390 |
| Riverside, CA | $54,370 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for media and communication equipment workers.
| 19. New Jersey | $70,280 |
| 20. Maryland | $68,880 |
| 21. Oregon | $67,830 |
| 22. California | $64,550 |
| 23. Massachusetts | $60,960 |
| 24. Hawaii | $56,900 |
| 25. Nevada | $54,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.03 ($64,550 a year).
Do media and communication equipment workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $64,550 against $70,720 nationally, 9% less.
Where does California rank for media and communication equipment worker pay?
California ranks 22 of 33 states.
Which city in California pays media and communication equipment workers the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $132,900 a year.
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.