How much does a media and communication worker make in Atlanta?
$75,740a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.41 an hour or $6,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.41
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,260Median: $75,740Highest 10%: $147,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 25th | $58,060 | $27.91 | |
| Median | $75,740 | $36.41 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $147,800 | $71.06 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.41 ($75,740 a year).
Do media and communication workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $75,740 against $73,620 nationally, 3% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $67,220, so Atlanta pays 13% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for media and communication worker pay?
12 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,800 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.