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Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Salinas, CA | $127,770 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $115,610 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $114,200 |
| Tampa, FL | $108,900 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $107,790 |
| El Paso, TX | $104,240 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,080 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $103,900 |
| Omaha, NE | $102,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,550 |
| Chicago, IL | $98,970 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,080 |
| Augusta, GA | $97,910 |
| Baltimore, MD | $97,800 |
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Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other salary by state
Virginia pays other media and communication equipment workers the most statewide, $114,970 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $115,610 | $115,610 |
| Virginia | $114,970 | $117,640 | 400 | 1 | $104,080 | $104,080 |
| Alabama | $101,690 | $96,100 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $101,280 | $92,080 | 90 | 1 | $102,530 | $102,530 |
| Arizona | $98,440 | $99,320 | 130 | 1 | $82,230 | $82,230 |
| Maryland | $93,340 | $68,880 | 760 | 1 | $97,800 | $97,800 |
| Minnesota | $90,560 | $77,960 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $88,960 | $96,530 | 50 | 1 | $93,520 | $93,520 |
| Florida | $88,030 | $86,230 | 540 | 6 | $108,900 | $71,400 |
| Colorado | $86,340 | $86,370 | 580 | 2 | $114,200 | $70,690 |
| Louisiana | $84,950 | $86,260 | 190 | 2 | $98,080 | $85,310 |
| Connecticut | $83,730 | $73,400 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $81,350 | $64,550 | 3,890 | 11 | $127,770 | $57,750 |
| New York | $81,280 | $76,020 | 200 | 1 | $74,710 | $74,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,660 | $75,600 | 580 | 3 | $73,940 | $53,280 |
| North Carolina | $80,090 | $78,690 | 180 | 2 | $107,790 | $70,690 |
| Washington | n/a | n/a | 170 | 1 | $80,040 | $80,040 |
| Texas | $77,410 | $76,400 | 540 | 2 | $104,240 | $87,530 |
| Illinois | $76,460 | $72,430 | 140 | 1 | $98,970 | $98,970 |
| Massachusetts | $76,160 | $60,960 | 90 | 1 | $73,020 | $73,020 |
| Hawaii | $75,860 | $56,900 | 280 | 1 | $77,130 | $77,130 |
| New Jersey | $75,530 | $70,280 | 490 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $75,140 | $71,610 | 210 | 1 | $86,930 | $86,930 |
| Utah | $74,830 | $76,790 | 120 | 2 | $80,450 | $70,380 |
| South Carolina | $72,720 | $74,010 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $71,820 | $53,480 | 70 | 1 | $97,100 | $97,100 |
| New Mexico | $71,130 | $48,090 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $68,660 | $67,830 | 260 | 1 | $70,570 | $70,570 |
| Maine | $67,870 | $50,960 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $67,610 | $54,650 | 330 | 1 | $80,030 | $80,030 |
| Mississippi | $62,470 | $49,590 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $61,700 | $48,120 | 910 | 3 | $97,910 | $51,110 |
| Tennessee | $60,860 | $42,370 | 100 | 1 | $72,780 | $72,780 |
| Montana | $58,730 | $36,890 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $55,850 | $40,870 | 70 | 1 | $54,270 | $54,270 |
| New Hampshire | $50,750 | $47,040 | 100 | 1 | $54,970 | $54,970 |
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Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | $127,770 | $132,930 | $61.43 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $115,610 | $121,680 | $55.58 | 670 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $114,200 | $118,250 | $54.90 | 230 |
| Tampa, FL | $108,900 | $112,260 | $52.36 | 100 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $107,790 | $114,130 | $51.82 | 60 |
| El Paso, TX | $104,240 | $103,380 | $50.11 | 40 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $104,080 | $104,920 | $50.04 | 140 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $103,900 | $96,100 | $49.95 | 40 |
| Omaha, NE | $102,530 | $95,020 | $49.30 | 90 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,590 | $103,650 | $48.36 | 60 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,550 | $94,590 | $48.34 | 90 |
| Chicago, IL | $98,970 | $85,400 | $47.58 | 50 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,080 | $100,420 | $47.15 | 50 |
| Augusta, GA | $97,910 | $109,300 | $47.07 | 50 |
| Baltimore, MD | $97,800 | $71,090 | $47.02 | 360 |
| St. Louis, MO | $97,100 | $96,010 | $46.68 | 50 |
| Detroit, MI | $93,520 | $107,520 | $44.96 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $91,470 | $86,230 | $43.98 | 120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,680 | $110,780 | $43.12 | 420 |
| San Antonio, TX | $87,530 | $89,920 | $42.08 | 110 |
| Crestview, FL | $87,170 | $83,780 | $41.91 | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $86,930 | $92,580 | $41.79 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $85,310 | $79,370 | $41.02 | 100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,750 | $64,540 | $39.78 | 2,110 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $82,230 | $67,890 | $39.53 | 50 |
| Ogden, UT | $80,450 | $81,740 | $38.68 | 30 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,040 | $62,700 | $38.48 | 110 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $80,030 | $83,040 | $38.48 | 160 |
| San Jose, CA | $78,770 | $64,550 | $37.87 | 150 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,880 | $56,730 | $37.44 | 280 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $77,670 | $81,250 | $37.34 | 40 |
| Honolulu, HI | $77,130 | $79,750 | $37.08 | 260 |
| New York, NY | $74,710 | $66,650 | $35.92 | 440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $73,940 | $75,600 | $35.55 | 270 |
| Boston, MA | $73,020 | $60,440 | $35.11 | 100 |
| Nashville, TN | $72,780 | $51,970 | $34.99 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,350 | $73,140 | $34.79 | 50 |
| Orlando, FL | $71,400 | $63,300 | $34.33 | 130 |
| Oxnard, CA | $71,280 | $63,140 | $34.27 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC | $70,690 | $50,470 | $33.99 | 30 |
| Denver, CO | $70,690 | $58,320 | $33.99 | 240 |
| Portland, OR | $70,570 | $67,830 | $33.93 | 190 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $70,380 | $66,300 | $33.84 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $68,550 | $54,370 | $32.96 | 220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,000 | $56,390 | $30.29 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $62,900 | $48,120 | $30.24 | 520 |
| Fresno, CA | $57,750 | $52,250 | $27.77 | 40 |
| Manchester, NH | $54,970 | $47,040 | $26.43 | n/a |
| San Juan, PR | $54,270 | $40,870 | $26.09 | 50 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,280 | $48,960 | $25.62 | 70 |
| Savannah, GA | $51,110 | $46,580 | $24.57 | 40 |
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Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other salary: questions
Where do other media and communication equipment workers make the most money?
In Salinas, CA, with an average of $127,770 a year, among the 51 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other media and communication equipment workers salary in the U.S.?
$81,040 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $70,720, so half of other media and communication equipment workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other media and communication equipment workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other media and communication equipment workers nationwide earn between $49,340 (25th percentile) and $106,780 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other media and communication equipment workers the most?
Virginia, with a statewide average of $114,970 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other media and communication equipment workers pay the lowest?
Savannah, GA, at $51,110 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4099.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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