Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for media and communication equipment workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Hampshire$50,750
- Montana$58,730
- Tennessee$60,860
- Georgia$61,700
- Mississippi$62,470
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $114,970 | $117,640 | $55 | +41.9% | 400 |
| 2 | Alabama | $101,690 | $96,100 | $49 | +25.5% | 40 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $101,280 | $92,080 | $49 | +25% | 90 |
| 4 | Arizona | $98,440 | $99,320 | $47 | +21.5% | 130 |
| 5 | Maryland | $93,340 | $68,880 | $45 | +15.2% | 760 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $90,560 | $77,960 | $44 | +11.7% | 50 |
| 7 | Michigan | $88,960 | $96,530 | $43 | +9.8% | 50 |
| 8 | Florida | $88,030 | $86,230 | $42 | +8.6% | 540 |
| 9 | Colorado | $86,340 | $86,370 | $42 | +6.5% | 580 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $84,950 | $86,260 | $41 | +4.8% | 190 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $83,730 | $73,400 | $40 | +3.3% | 40 |
| 12 | California | $81,350 | $64,550 | $39 | +0.4% | 3,890 |
| 13 | New York | $81,280 | $76,020 | $39 | +0.3% | 200 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $80,660 | $75,600 | $39 | -0.5% | 580 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $80,090 | $78,690 | $39 | -1.2% | 180 |
| 16 | Texas | $77,410 | $76,400 | $37 | -4.5% | 540 |
| 17 | Illinois | $76,460 | $72,430 | $37 | -5.7% | 140 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $76,160 | $60,960 | $37 | -6% | 90 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $75,860 | $56,900 | $36 | -6.4% | 280 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $75,530 | $70,280 | $36 | -6.8% | 490 |
| 21 | Ohio | $75,140 | $71,610 | $36 | -7.3% | 210 |
| 22 | Utah | $74,830 | $76,790 | $36 | -7.7% | 120 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $72,720 | $74,010 | $35 | -10.3% | 50 |
| 24 | Missouri | $71,820 | $53,480 | $35 | -11.4% | 70 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $71,130 | $48,090 | $34 | -12.2% | 100 |
| 26 | Oregon | $68,660 | $67,830 | $33 | -15.3% | 260 |
| 27 | Maine | $67,870 | $50,960 | $33 | -16.3% | 40 |
| 28 | Nevada | $67,610 | $54,650 | $33 | -16.6% | 330 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $62,470 | $49,590 | $30 | -22.9% | 70 |
| 30 | Georgia | $61,700 | $48,120 | $30 | -23.9% | 910 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $60,860 | $42,370 | $29 | -24.9% | 100 |
| 32 | Montana | $58,730 | $36,890 | $28 | -27.5% | 50 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $50,750 | $47,040 | $24 | -37.4% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 53 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas, CA | $132,930 | $127,770 | 40 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $121,680 | $115,610 | 670 |
| 3 | Colorado Springs, CO | $118,250 | $114,200 | 230 |
| 4 | Fayetteville, NC | $114,130 | $107,790 | 60 |
| 5 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $112,260 | $108,900 | 100 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,780 | $89,680 | 420 |
| 7 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $109,300 | $97,910 | 50 |
| 8 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $107,520 | $93,520 | 30 |
| 9 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $104,920 | $104,080 | 140 |
| 10 | Vallejo, CA | $103,650 | $100,590 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing media and communication equipment workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $114,110 | $116,360 | 3,580 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $114,110 | $116,360 | 3,580 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $111,340 | $110,210 | 4,200 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $111,340 | $110,210 | 4,200 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $106,250 | $103,920 | 4,760 |
| 6 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $102,240 | $105,650 | 110 |
| 7 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $83,670 | $85,460 | — |
| 8 | Other Support Services | $78,360 | $66,010 | 110 |
| 9 | Rail Transportation | $72,170 | $72,090 | 60 |
| 10 | Rail Transportation | $72,170 | $72,090 | 60 |
| 11 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $72,170 | $72,090 | 60 |
| 12 | Temporary Help Services | $71,610 | $82,030 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do media and communication equipment workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median media and communication equipment workers, all other salary in the United States is $70,720 per year (mean $81,040), and about 80% earn between $38,870 and $135,470.
How much do media and communication equipment workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $81,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays media and communication equipment workers, all other the most?
Virginia has the highest average pay for media and communication equipment workers, all other at $114,970 per year (median $117,640).
What is the job outlook for media and communication equipment workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 1,100 openings per year.