Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for media and communication 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
- California$98,120
- New York$97,100
- Missouri$81,470
- Florida$76,940
- Georgia$76,250
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$36,200
- Indiana$39,910
- Ohio$45,530
- North Carolina$47,270
- Montana$47,790
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $98,120 | $102,630 | $47 | +17% | 9,940 |
| 2 | New York | $97,100 | $81,110 | $47 | +15.8% | 770 |
| 3 | Missouri | $81,470 | $63,720 | $39 | -2.8% | 80 |
| 4 | Florida | $76,940 | $67,450 | $37 | -8.3% | 1,490 |
| 5 | Georgia | $76,250 | $67,220 | $37 | -9.1% | 690 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $73,980 | $67,450 | $36 | -11.8% | 100 |
| 7 | Colorado | $72,200 | $66,830 | $35 | -13.9% | 270 |
| 8 | Virginia | $69,870 | $69,420 | $34 | -16.7% | 130 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $68,370 | $66,830 | $33 | -18.5% | 480 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $67,260 | $69,780 | $32 | -19.8% | 80 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $66,940 | $72,830 | $32 | -20.2% | 30 |
| 12 | Utah | $65,890 | $56,520 | $32 | -21.4% | — |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $65,830 | $69,470 | $32 | -21.5% | 470 |
| 14 | Maryland | $65,570 | $57,590 | $32 | -21.8% | 350 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $64,140 | $63,940 | $31 | -23.5% | — |
| 16 | Illinois | $62,770 | $60,730 | $30 | -25.1% | — |
| 17 | Hawaii | $62,050 | $47,690 | $30 | -26% | 40 |
| 18 | Nevada | $62,020 | $44,310 | $30 | -26% | 110 |
| 19 | Vermont | $61,930 | $49,790 | $30 | -26.2% | 40 |
| 20 | Washington | $61,570 | $52,590 | $30 | -26.6% | 260 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $60,440 | $71,090 | $29 | -27.9% | 200 |
| 22 | Michigan | $59,100 | $58,720 | $28 | -29.5% | 60 |
| 23 | Texas | $58,700 | $61,290 | $28 | -30% | 570 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $57,980 | $53,520 | $28 | -30.9% | 260 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $55,910 | $39,050 | $27 | -33.3% | 40 |
| 26 | Iowa | $53,530 | $50,080 | $26 | -36.2% | 80 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $52,150 | $45,670 | $25 | -37.8% | 630 |
| 28 | Oregon | $50,300 | $41,600 | $24 | -40% | 260 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $50,080 | $43,750 | $24 | -40.3% | 40 |
| 30 | Maine | $48,780 | $47,720 | $23 | -41.8% | 50 |
| 31 | Montana | $47,790 | $43,630 | $23 | -43% | 90 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $47,270 | $42,920 | $23 | -43.6% | — |
| 33 | Ohio | $45,530 | $45,380 | $22 | -45.7% | 130 |
| 34 | Indiana | $39,910 | $34,350 | $19 | -52.4% | 40 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $36,200 | $32,280 | $17 | -56.8% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 49 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,050 | $98,880 | 7,490 |
| 2 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $89,620 | $86,940 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,050 | $107,320 | 1,130 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $85,950 | $88,040 | 170 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,180 | $95,940 | 270 |
| 6 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,770 | $89,390 | 1,010 |
| 7 | Tucson, AZ | $79,640 | $63,930 | — |
| 8 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $79,350 | $75,450 | 40 |
| 9 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $78,730 | $79,090 | 870 |
| 10 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,680 | $80,070 | 130 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing media and communication workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitals | $106,260 | $108,950 | 120 |
| 2 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $106,260 | $109,580 | 120 |
| 3 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $105,950 | $97,130 | 40 |
| 4 | Engineering Services | $105,950 | $100,920 | 40 |
| 5 | Offices of Physicians | $105,650 | $101,370 | 80 |
| 6 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $103,730 | $100,370 | 5,560 |
| 7 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $103,730 | $100,460 | 5,540 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,050 | $106,800 | 430 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,050 | $106,800 | 430 |
| 10 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,050 | $106,800 | 430 |
| 11 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $93,600 | $82,070 | 140 |
| 12 | Sector 51 - Information | $92,780 | $94,920 | 11,010 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do media and communication workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median media and communication workers, all other salary in the United States is $73,620 per year (mean $83,860), and about 80% earn between $39,120 and $134,270.
How much do media and communication workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $40 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $83,860 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays media and communication workers, all other the most?
California has the highest average pay for media and communication workers, all other at $98,120 per year (median $102,630).
What is the job outlook for media and communication workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +2.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 3,000 openings per year.