How much does a media and communication worker make in Tucson?
$79,640a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $38.29 an hour or $6,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.29
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $79,640Highest 10%: $79,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| Median | $79,640 | $38.29 | |
| 75th | $79,640 | $38.29 | |
| 90th | $79,740 | $38.34 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $75,070 |
| Art Director | $74,510 |
| Producer and Director | $64,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,630 |
| Editor | $59,420 |
| Interior Designer | $58,110 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $57,920 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,710 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,150 |
| Writer and Author | $47,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $38.29 ($79,640 a year).
Do media and communication workers make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $79,640 against $73,620 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Tucson rank for media and communication worker pay?
7 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,740 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.