Media and Communication Workers, All Other: Career Overview
All media and communication workers not listed separately.
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What Do Media and Communication Workers, All Other Take On?
Types of Media and Communication Workers, All Other Jobs
People in this occupation may also be known by titles such as:
- Audience Coordinator
- Audio-Visual Specialist
- Continuity Manager
- Graphologist
- PA Announcer (Public Address Announcer)
- Reader
- Script Manager
- Stage Technician
Job Outlook
The U.S. employs around 148,702 media and communication workers, all other working in the United States today. Employment is projected to grow by +10.8% over the projection horizon.
Salary for Media and Communication Workers, All Other
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $69,171 |
| Hourly median | $33.26 |
| 10th percentile | $48,644 |
| 25th percentile | $58,908 |
| 75th percentile | $79,434 |
| 90th percentile | $89,697 |
Pay can vary substantially based on experience, location, and industry.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary by State
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $97,590 |
| District of Columbia | $77,870 |
| New York | $77,300 |
| New Jersey | $71,110 |
| Minnesota | $68,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,560 |
| Wisconsin | $66,040 |
| Florida | $64,280 |
| Connecticut | $64,210 |
| Georgia | $61,300 |
| Massachusetts | $57,020 |
| Missouri | $55,200 |
| Hawaii | $53,900 |
| Maine | $53,190 |
| Colorado | $52,780 |
| Texas | $50,370 |
| Kansas | $50,220 |
| Oregon | $50,060 |
| Maryland | $49,500 |
| Washington | $49,300 |
| Louisiana | $48,480 |
| North Carolina | $48,450 |
| Virginia | $48,320 |
| Tennessee | $47,840 |
| Iowa | $47,310 |
| Mississippi | $47,090 |
| Illinois | $46,700 |
| Nevada | $46,460 |
| New Mexico | $45,860 |
| Ohio | $43,250 |
| Utah | $39,260 |
| Vermont | $38,890 |
| Michigan | $37,490 |
| Kentucky | $35,380 |
| Indiana | $34,600 |
| South Carolina | $33,900 |
| Montana | $33,430 |
| Idaho | $21,450 |
Pay by U.S. Region
Pay for media and communication workers, all other vary by region. The following regions pay the most:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $94,871 | 65.3% | 4.14 |
| Middle Atlantic | $67,997 | 13.0% | 0.81 |
| Plains States | $58,460 | 2.2% | 0.34 |
| New England | $53,486 | 1.2% | 0.85 |
| Southeast | $52,859 | 11.2% | 1.67 |
| Southwest | $50,016 | 2.6% | 0.23 |
| Great Lakes | $46,179 | 1.9% | 0.12 |
| Rocky Mountains | $42,851 | 2.7% | 0.60 |
Where the Jobs Cluster
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | CA | $118,290 | 260 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | CA | $99,420 | 2,840 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | CT | $98,690 | |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | CA | $97,980 | 7,570 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | CA | $81,210 | 190 |
| Lexington Park, MD | MD | $78,080 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | CA | $77,550 | 390 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | NY | $77,300 | 1,140 |
Top Industries Employing Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Most media and communication workers, all other are concentrated in the following sectors:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Information | 12,770 | $97,040 |
| Educational Services | 2,320 | $65,780 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1,400 | $63,260 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 830 | $51,200 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 570 | $98,320 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 410 | $52,510 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 330 | $100,370 |
| Manufacturing | 190 | $46,050 |
Below are examples of industries where media and communication workers, all other work:
Top Programs to Study For This Career
Students preparing for media and communication workers, all other typically earn programs in:
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
2 programs across 2 majors
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
1 programs across 1 majors
References
This profile draws on the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 27-3099.00 (Media and Communication Workers, All Other).