Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,790 or more. The middle half of other media and communication workers in Philadelphia earn between $61,300 and $75,800.
- $35K10th
- $61K25th
- $75KMedian
- $76K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,760 | $5,897 | $34.02 |
| Median | $74,630 | $6,219 | $35.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,300 | $5,108 | $29.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,800 | $6,317 | $36.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other media and communication workers in Philadelphia earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($65,830) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($83,860). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $73,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $70,760 | $74,630 | $34,580 | $89,790 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,830 | $69,470 | $42,950 | $76,630 | 470 |
| United States | $83,860 | $73,620 | $39,120 | $134,270 | 19,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $70,760, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $56,437 a year, or $4,703 a month and $2,171 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $56,437 | $4,703 |
| Working in NJ | $56,248 | $4,687 |
| Working in MD | $55,460 | $4,622 |
| Working in DE | $55,170 | $4,598 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for other media and communication workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $70,760 buys what about $68,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$70,760
- Harrisburg$67,610
- Pittsburgh$64,840
All Media and Communication Workers, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for other media and communication workers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,320).
- San Francisco, CA$107,320
- Los Angeles, CA$98,880
- San Diego, CA$95,940
- New York, NY$89,390
- Sacramento, CA$88,040
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Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do other media and communication workers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$34.02 an hour on average, and $35.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other media and communication workers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other media and communication workers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $56,437 a year ($4,703 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,760. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other media and communication workers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,860).
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; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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