Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary in New York

Other media and communication workers in New York earn the most in New York (average $89,390 a year) and the least in Albany ($65,160), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other media and communication workers average at $97,100 and the median at $81,110 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,860.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other average salary by city in New York

New York$89,390
Albany$65,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$89,390	$80,770	$62,310	$67,401	113
Albany	$65,160	$67,220	$55,140	$51,557	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary in other states

Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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 27-3099.
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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