Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers Earn $63,490 Median — Who Hires Them
The median salary for miscellaneous media and communication workers is $63,490, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That works out to about $31 an hour. The average annual wage is $72,300, meaning plenty of workers earn well above the median — but also that a significant share earns less.
How much Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers earn
The typical range runs from $38,000 at the 10th percentile to $115,190 at the 90th. That's a wide spread, reflecting the variety of jobs lumped into this catchall category. Higher earners likely include media planners and coordinators at major firms, while entry-level or support roles sit at the bottom.
Employment in this occupation totals 84,520 positions nationwide.
- Median annual wage: $63,490
- Mean annual wage: $72,300
- Hourly mean: about $31
- 10th percentile: $38,000
- 90th percentile: $115,190
Pay by state
BLS does not publish separate state-level data for this specific occupation code. The occupation is too broad and employment too scattered for reliable state-by-state estimates. However, workers can expect pay to follow regional cost-of-living patterns — highest in California, New York, and Massachusetts; lower in the South and Midwest.
How to become Miscellaneous Media and Communication Worker
There is no single path. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field. Some roles accept an associate degree or equivalent experience. Internships are extremely common and often expected by employers.
- Earn a bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.
- Complete internships while in school to build portfolio/experience.
- Entry-level titles include communications assistant, media coordinator, content associate.
- Optional certifications (e.g., from PRSA or AMA) can help stand out.
Job outlook
BLS does not provide a specific growth projection for 'miscellaneous media and communication workers' as a separate category. Overall, media and communication occupations are projected to grow about 6% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as average. Competition will be strong for media and communication jobs, especially in desirable markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is a miscellaneous media and communication worker?
It's a BLS catchall for media and communication jobs that don't fit neatly into other categories, such as media planners, communication specialists, community relations coordinators, and some technical writing roles.
What is the highest paying state for miscellaneous media and communication workers?
BLS does not report state-level data for this specific occupation. The highest-paying states for media and communication workers overall are typically New York, California, and Massachusetts.
What education do you need?
Most employers prefer a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Some entry-level roles accept an associate degree with experience.
Will this job be automated?
A large portion of media and communication work involves creativity, strategy, and interpersonal skills that are hard to automate, though routine tasks like data entry or basic content generation may see automation.
Salary figures are U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates (OEWS / Employment Projections). For informational purposes only; not career or financial advice. See the full Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers data.