How much does a media worker make?
Answer: A typical media worker in the United States makes $73,620 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 20,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Media worker pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $39,120 | $73,620 | $134,270 | about 20,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,630 | about 10,000 |
| New York | $81,110 | about 770 |
| Florida | $67,450 | about 1,000 |
| Georgia | $67,220 | about 690 |
| Texas | $61,290 | about 570 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can vary with experience, in-demand skills or credentials, the employer and industry, location, and job duties; BLS data show differences by industry and state. Specialized or more responsible work, overtime, and shift premiums can also affect pay.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a media worker do?
All media and communication workers not listed separately.
What's a typical day like?
A communications-focused media worker may check news and messages, then draft an announcement or social post. They may answer questions, arrange an interview or event, and coordinate with teammates.
How to get this job
For this broad U.S. job group, BLS lists high school, no related experience, and short on-the-job training as typical. Build skills through school media projects, then check whether your specialty needs extra training.
Did you know?
Surprise: this “all other” job group is a catch-all, and the official U.S. list even gives “stage technician” as an example.
Earn more in the same field
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media jobs that pay a bit moreSources and data
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/about/data-for-occupations-not-covered-in-detail.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3099.00
- www.bls.gov/soc/2018/major_groups.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes273099.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY