How much does a media and communication equipment worker make in Washington?
$121,700a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication equipment workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $58.50 an hour or $10,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.50
- Vs. national median
- +72%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,700Median: $121,700Highest 10%: $161,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| 25th | $84,410 | $40.58 | |
| Median | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| 75th | $144,700 | $69.56 | |
| 90th | $161,800 | $77.78 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for media and communication equipment workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $58.50 ($121,700 a year).
Do media and communication equipment workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $121,700 against $70,720 nationally, 72% more.
Where does Washington rank for media and communication equipment worker pay?
2 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication equipment worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,800 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.