Media and Communication Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for media and communication workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $85,470 ≈ $41/hr
National median salary $74,250
Total employment 613,530 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do media and communication workers make in the U.S.?
The median media and communication workers salary in the United States is $74,250 per year (mean $85,470), and about 80% earn between $40,770 and $135,980.
How much do media and communication workers make per hour?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $85,470 and 2,080 work hours per year.