How much does a media and communication worker make in Seattle?
$56,890a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,040Median: $56,890Highest 10%: $93,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $81,710 | $39.28 | |
| 90th | $93,370 | $44.89 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $27.35 ($56,890 a year).
Do media and communication workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $56,890 against $73,620 nationally, 23% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $52,590, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for media and communication worker pay?
30 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,370 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.