Highest-paying states for media and communication workers, all other
California leads at $102,630 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,630 | $63,530–$105,660 |
| New York | $81,110 | $64,170–$131,990 |
| Rhode Island | $72,830 | $56,870–$73,160 |
| Minnesota | $71,090 | $46,430–$72,990 |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 | $45,070–$81,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,470 | $57,100–$75,130 |
| Virginia | $69,420 | $49,760–$92,560 |
| District of Columbia | $67,450 | $48,540–$94,400 |
| Florida | $67,450 | $59,310–$103,690 |
| Georgia | $67,220 | $49,460–$98,290 |
| Colorado | $66,830 | $49,500–$81,030 |
| New Jersey | $66,830 | $34,610–$85,060 |
| Missouri | $63,720 | $46,820–$81,320 |
| Texas | $61,290 | $44,300–$68,520 |
| Michigan | $58,720 | $43,750–$64,820 |
| Maryland | $57,590 | $48,330–$80,840 |
| Connecticut | $53,520 | $44,310–$60,430 |
| Washington | $52,590 | $38,090–$81,710 |
| Iowa | $50,080 | $43,790–$62,110 |
| Vermont | $49,790 | $35,000–$88,880 |
| Maine | $47,720 | $33,770–$55,480 |
| Hawaii | $47,690 | $47,660–$75,580 |
| Tennessee | $45,670 | $35,470–$63,690 |
| Ohio | $45,380 | $31,200–$45,940 |
| Nevada | $44,310 | $36,850–$88,610 |
| New Mexico | $43,750 | $42,190–$54,360 |
| Montana | $43,630 | $36,060–$48,270 |
| Oregon | $41,600 | $41,600–$50,350 |
| Kentucky | $39,050 | $34,560–$70,160 |
| Indiana | $34,350 | $32,030–$36,350 |
| Arkansas | $32,280 | $23,670–$46,870 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.