How much does a media worker make?
a year · about $35 an hour
A typical media worker in the United States makes $73,620 a year, about $35 an hour, about 1.4× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
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.
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.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $39,120 and $134,270How do you become one?
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.
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.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in California ($102,630), lowest in Arkansas ($32,280).
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Data table and sources
| 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 |
| Rhode Island | $72,830 | about 30 |
| Minnesota | $71,090 | about 200 |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 | about 80 |
Official definition: All media and communication workers not listed separately.
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