How much does a media and communication worker make in Sacramento?
$85,950a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $41.32 an hour or $7,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.32
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,110Median: $85,950Highest 10%: $107,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $66,770 | $32.10 | |
| Median | $85,950 | $41.32 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.85 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,050 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,180 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,680 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
| Designer | $84,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $41.32 ($85,950 a year).
Do media and communication workers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $85,950 against $73,620 nationally, 17% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $102,600, so Sacramento pays 16% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for media and communication worker pay?
4 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,800 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.