Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for media and communication workers, all other is $49.34 an hour ($102,630 a year). About 9,940 people work in this job there.
That is 39% higher than the U.S. median ($73,620). California ranks 1st of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for media and communication workers, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.22 | $44,140 |
| 25% of workers | $30.54 | $63,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.34 | $102,630 |
| 75% of workers | $50.80 | $105,660 |
| 90% of workers | $81.93 | $170,410 |
Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $103,050 | 7,490 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $89,050 | 1,130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $85,950 | 170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $85,180 | 270 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $78,680 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for media and communication 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: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $85,030 |
| Editors | $98,030 |
| Writers and Authors | $86,480 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $70,770 |
| Technical Writers | $104,000 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $116,020 |
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