How much does a media and communication equipment worker make in Seattle?
$62,700a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication equipment workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $30.14 an hour or $5,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.14
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,310Median: $62,700Highest 10%: $129,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| 25th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| Median | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.94 | |
| 90th | $129,500 | $62.25 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for media and communication equipment workers.
| Portland, OR | $67,830 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $30.14 ($62,700 a year).
Do media and communication equipment workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $62,700 against $70,720 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Seattle rank for media and communication equipment worker pay?
38 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,500 or more.
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.