How much does a media and communication worker make in Houston?
$61,240a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.44
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,810Median: $61,240Highest 10%: $86,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| 25th | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| Median | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 75th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| 90th | $86,320 | $41.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers.
| Austin, TX | $64,270 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,190 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.44 ($61,240 a year).
Do media and communication workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $61,240 against $73,620 nationally, 17% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,290, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for media and communication worker pay?
23 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,320 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.