Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for media and communication equipment workers, all other is $31.04 an hour ($64,550 a year). About 3,890 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($70,720). California ranks 22nd of 33 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for media and communication equipment workers, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.29 | $42,210 |
| 25% of workers | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.04 | $64,550 |
| 75% of workers | $50.41 | $104,840 |
| 90% of workers | $65.97 | $137,220 |
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $132,930 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $110,780 | 420 |
| Vallejo | $103,650 | 60 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $94,590 | 90 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $64,550 | 150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64,540 | 2,110 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $63,140 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $56,730 | 280 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $56,390 | 0 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $54,370 | 220 |
| Fresno | $52,250 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for media and communication equipment workers, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $64,620 |
| Film and Video Editors | $88,490 |
| Photographers | $47,840 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $106,900 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $78,150 |
| Lighting Technicians | $94,070 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $72,800 |
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