SOC 27-3099 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Media and Communication Workers, All Other wages by metro
National median annual wage
$73,620
- 10th percentile
- $39,120
- 25th percentile
- $49,790
- Median
- $73,620
- 75th percentile
- $103,820
- 90th percentile
- $134,270
- Mean
- $83,860
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 19,590.
That median is 44.4% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7,490 | $43,750 | $103,050 | $170,410 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Not available | $61,860 | $89,620 | $131,400 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,130 | $45,000 | $89,050 | $199,920 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 170 | $63,110 | $85,950 | $107,840 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 270 | $47,570 | $85,180 | $164,210 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,010 | $35,380 | $80,770 | $132,410 |
| Tucson, AZ | Not available | $30,580 | $79,640 | $79,740 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 40 | $45,060 | $79,350 | $105,270 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 870 | $48,890 | $78,730 | $106,320 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 130 | $43,040 | $78,680 | $108,220 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 200 | $47,970 | $78,270 | $101,920 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 490 | $38,260 | $75,740 | $147,810 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 150 | $34,580 | $74,630 | $89,790 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 150 | $38,900 | $74,250 | $145,460 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 180 | $37,740 | $72,980 | $72,990 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 30 | $54,920 | $70,900 | $93,750 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 80 | $57,520 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 110 | $38,790 | $69,420 | $75,870 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 50 | $45,350 | $67,220 | $82,640 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 90 | $40,020 | $64,270 | $98,720 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7,490 | $43,750 | $103,050 | $170,410 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,130 | $45,000 | $89,050 | $199,920 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,010 | $35,380 | $80,770 | $132,410 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 870 | $48,890 | $78,730 | $106,320 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 580 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 490 | $38,260 | $75,740 | $147,810 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 270 | $47,570 | $85,180 | $164,210 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 270 | $39,140 | $59,070 | $105,470 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 260 | $33,380 | $48,580 | $108,200 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 220 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 210 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 200 | $47,970 | $78,270 | $101,920 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 190 | $37,900 | $63,190 | $75,580 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 190 | $38,040 | $56,890 | $93,370 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 180 | $37,740 | $72,980 | $72,990 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 170 | $63,110 | $85,950 | $107,840 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 170 | $35,740 | $62,060 | $132,180 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 150 | $38,900 | $74,250 | $145,460 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 150 | $34,580 | $74,630 | $89,790 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 140 | $31,670 | $54,400 | $76,710 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9,940 | $44,140 | $102,630 | $170,410 |
| New York | 770 | $57,240 | $81,110 | $132,410 |
| Rhode Island | 30 | $40,950 | $72,830 | $92,580 |
| Minnesota | 200 | $35,000 | $71,090 | $72,990 |
| Wisconsin | 80 | $22,970 | $69,780 | $99,840 |
| Pennsylvania | 470 | $42,950 | $69,470 | $76,630 |
| Virginia | 130 | $34,430 | $69,420 | $95,260 |
| District of Columbia | 100 | $48,530 | $67,450 | $119,950 |
| Florida | 1,490 | $35,790 | $67,450 | $106,650 |
| Georgia | 690 | $34,800 | $67,220 | $122,170 |
| Colorado | 270 | $44,230 | $66,830 | $101,920 |
| New Jersey | 480 | $33,750 | $66,830 | $108,070 |
| Massachusetts | Not available | $36,400 | $63,940 | $87,640 |
| Missouri | 80 | $34,680 | $63,720 | $158,180 |
| Texas | 570 | $33,810 | $61,290 | $82,040 |
| Illinois | Not available | $31,200 | $60,730 | $119,740 |
| Michigan | 60 | $32,910 | $58,720 | $96,370 |
| Maryland | 350 | $39,140 | $57,590 | $96,440 |
| Utah | Not available | $30,910 | $56,520 | $117,480 |
| Connecticut | 260 | $43,040 | $53,520 | $88,890 |
| Washington | 260 | $37,850 | $52,590 | $81,710 |
| Iowa | 80 | $34,780 | $50,080 | $66,640 |
| Vermont | 40 | $34,330 | $49,790 | $97,190 |
| Maine | 50 | $32,190 | $47,720 | $60,260 |
| Hawaii | 40 | $47,660 | $47,690 | $97,200 |
| Tennessee | 630 | $30,930 | $45,670 | $78,940 |
| Ohio | 130 | $29,640 | $45,380 | $72,190 |
| Nevada | 110 | $28,120 | $44,310 | $122,720 |
| New Mexico | 40 | $42,190 | $43,750 | $66,470 |
| Montana | 90 | $31,770 | $43,630 | $80,590 |
| North Carolina | Not available | $34,620 | $42,920 | $60,310 |
| Oregon | 260 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $63,030 |
| Kentucky | 40 | $33,980 | $39,050 | $101,230 |
| Puerto Rico | 110 | $29,710 | $37,160 | $65,430 |
| Indiana | 40 | $31,710 | $34,350 | $56,870 |
| Arkansas | 40 | $23,670 | $32,280 | $51,960 |
| Louisiana | 980 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other is $73,620. Employment is 19,590.
How does Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Media and Communication Workers, All Other is 44.4% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Media and Communication Workers, All Other?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is highest on this page's list at $103,050.