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Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Salary

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other earn a median $70,720 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

U.S. median
$70,720
$34.00 per hour
Range
$38,870 – $135,470
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
12,450
across the U.S.
▲5.3%
Pay trend: The median for media and communication equipment workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $67,190 (May 2024) to $70,720 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.9%.

What media and communication equipment workers, all other do

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+1.6% (slower than average)
Openings per year
1,000
Self-employed
8%

Employment of media and communication equipment workers, all other is projected to grow 1.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$58,582
per year · effective tax rate 17.2%
$4,882Monthly
$2,441Twice a month
$2,253Every 2 weeks
$28.16Hourly
  • Federal income tax$6,728
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,385
  • Medicare (1.45%)$1,025
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$58,582

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$38,870$18.69$33,412
25th percentile$49,340$23.72$41,825
Median (50th)$70,720$34.00$58,582
75th percentile$106,780$51.34$83,950
90th percentile (top earners)$135,470$65.13$103,860

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Virginia $117,640+2.6%$85,640 $56,420 – $156,750400
Arizona $99,320+7.1%$76,427 $53,050 – $139,590130
Michigan $96,530+16.8%$72,887 $28,710 – $164,67050
Alabama $96,100+4.6%$71,896 $60,470 – $142,67040
Nebraska $92,080+1.9%$70,298 $74,670 – $141,90090
Colorado $86,370+62.0%$66,499 $36,150 – $140,610580
Louisiana $86,260+12.6%$67,312 $40,930 – $130,680190
Florida $86,230−2.2%$69,493 $39,310 – $134,250540
North Carolina $78,690+0.8%$61,557 $37,880 – $124,720180
Minnesota $77,960−1.3%$59,897 $52,310 – $149,34050
Utah $76,790−6.6%$60,362 $40,820 – $109,300120
Texas $76,400−15.4%$62,577 $30,350 – $126,050540
New York $76,020−14.6%$58,802 $37,090 – $119,430200
Pennsylvania $75,600+48.5%$59,694 $39,830 – $118,950580
South Carolina $74,010+41.6%$57,613 $33,170 – $115,21050
Connecticut $73,400—$58,005 $34,010 – $148,83040
Illinois $72,430+12.6%$56,344 $31,200 – $133,270140
Ohio $71,610+5.6%$58,021 $37,790 – $120,200210
New Jersey $70,280+1.3%$55,937 $44,870 – $105,920490
Maryland $68,880−39.1%$54,379 $44,350 – $156,750760
Oregon $67,830−5.8%$51,443 $43,690 – $95,850260
California $64,550+9.7%$51,255 $42,210 – $137,2203,890
Massachusetts $60,960−21.4%$48,333 $34,040 – $131,29090
Hawaii $56,900+8.9%$45,105 $30,720 – $132,020280
Nevada $54,650−30.3%$46,091 $53,220 – $93,540330
Missouri $53,480−1.6%$43,575 $39,070 – $140,46070
Maine $50,960+11.5%$40,868 $41,280 – $112,26040
Mississippi $49,590+1.5%$40,774 $40,140 – $100,42070
Georgia $48,120+8.5%$38,970 $34,880 – $117,120910
New Mexico $48,090−44.8%$39,720 $37,570 – $116,460100
New Hampshire $47,040+13.2%$39,977 $32,280 – $66,870100
Tennessee $42,370+5.6%$36,224 $32,980 – $112,480100
Montana $36,890+6.3%$30,844 $32,280 – $115,21050

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Sound Engineering Technician$73,130Postsecondary nondegree award-3.1%
Lighting Technician$68,060Postsecondary nondegree award-4.8%
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$74,990Bachelor's degree+1.3%
Film and Video Editor$75,420Bachelor's degree+3.7%
Broadcast Technician$59,570Associate's degree-3.1%
Audio and Video Technician$58,100Postsecondary nondegree award+3.9%
Photographer$44,660High school diploma or equivalent-0.7%
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$71,240No formal educational credential+2.0%
Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$72,420Postsecondary nondegree award-0.1%
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$73,620High school diploma or equivalent+3.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a media and communication equipment workers, all other make?

The national median salary for media and communication equipment workers, all other is $70,720 a year ($34.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,870 and the top 10% earn over $135,470. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays media and communication equipment workers, all other the most?

Virginia has the highest median pay at $117,640.

How many media and communication equipment workers, all other are there in the U.S.?

About 12,450 people work as media and communication equipment workers, all other nationwide.