How much does a media and communication worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.39 an hour or $6,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.39
- Average (mean)
- $83,860
- Jobs
- 19,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,120 | $18.81 | |
| 25th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| Median | $73,620 | $35.39 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.55 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $102,600 |
| New York | $81,110 |
| Rhode Island | $72,830 |
| Minnesota | $71,090 |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,470 |
| Virginia | $69,420 |
| District of Columbia | $67,450 |
| Florida | $67,450 |
| Georgia | $67,220 |
| Colorado | $66,830 |
| New Jersey | $66,830 |
| Massachusetts | $63,940 |
| Missouri | $63,720 |
| Texas | $61,290 |
| Illinois | $60,730 |
| Michigan | $58,720 |
| Maryland | $57,590 |
| Utah | $56,520 |
| Connecticut | $53,520 |
| Washington | $52,590 |
| Iowa | $50,080 |
| Vermont | $49,790 |
| Maine | $47,720 |
| Hawaii | $47,690 |
| Tennessee | $45,670 |
| Ohio | $45,380 |
| Nevada | $44,310 |
| New Mexico | $43,750 |
| Montana | $43,630 |
| North Carolina | $42,920 |
| Oregon | $41,600 |
| Kentucky | $39,050 |
| Indiana | $34,350 |
| Arkansas | $32,280 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $89,620 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $85,950 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,180 |
| New York, NY | $80,770 |
| Tucson, AZ | $79,640 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $79,350 |
| Miami, FL | $78,730 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,680 |
| Denver, CO | $78,270 |
| Atlanta, GA | $75,740 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,630 |
| Orlando, FL | $74,250 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,980 |
In other countries
Media and Communication Worker belongs to the international group "Announcers on radio, television and other media".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$47,340
- News Analyst$62,200
- Public Relations Specialist$74,750
- Editor$77,920
- Technical Writer$90,390
- Writer and Author$76,910
- Interpreter and Translator$60,170
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$72,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.39 ($73,620 a year).
How much does a media and communication worker make a month?
About $6,135 a month before tax, based on a median of $73,620 a year.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,120 or less a year ($18.81 an hour); the top 10% make $134,300 or more.
Which state pays media and communication workers the most?
California, with a median of $102,600 a year, followed by New York ($81,110) and Rhode Island ($72,830).
Which city pays media and communication workers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $103,100 a year.
How many media and communication workers are there in the United States?
About 19,590 people work as media and communication 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.