Media and Communication Workers, All Other
SOC 27-3099 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other is $61,900, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $87,140, and an estimated 23,230 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +24.5% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +5.7% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 2.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,900 | $61,900 | 23,230 |
| 2022 | $65,000 | $67,676 | 23,780 |
| 2021 | $49,900 | $56,112 | 16,540 |
| 2020 | $49,730 | $58,548 | 20,940 |
Nominal change
+24.5%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+5.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+2.7%
About average
Employment 2024
34,300
Projected 2034
35,300
Annual Openings
3,000
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Media and Communication Workers, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $61,900. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $100,430 | +62.2% | 1,360 |
| California | $79,810 | +28.9% | 9,710 |
| Washington | $79,720 | +28.8% | 330 |
| Alaska | $72,440 | +17% | 40 |
| Texas | $71,190 | +15% | 770 |
| District of Columbia | $70,010 | +13.1% | 170 |
| Minnesota | $67,150 | +8.5% | 290 |
| Puerto Rico | $65,680 | +6.1% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $63,200 | +2.1% | 590 |
| Nevada | $61,900 | 0% | 380 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$36,880
25th Pct
$49,980
Median
$61,900
75th Pct
$85,310
90th Pct
$136,000
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cammisa Markel PLLC | NY | 2 | $43,680 |
| Sunroom, Inc. | CA | 1 | $85,000 |
| EROS MANAGEMENT & REALTY LLC | NY | 1 | $60,000 |
| Tinkercast LLC | NJ | 1 | $76,512 |
| The University of Akron | OH | 1 | $39,780 |
| Hotline Agency LLC | CA | 1 | $79,998 |
| Ovations Global Network Inc | FL | 1 | $49,920 |
| Mainstay Entertainment LLC | CA | 1 | $49,920 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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