Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,470 or more. The middle half of other media and communication workers in Washington earn between $48,530 and $88,000.
- $39K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $88K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,480 | $5,790 | $33.40 |
| Median | $59,070 | $4,922 | $28.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,530 | $4,044 | $23.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,000 | $7,333 | $42.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other media and communication workers in Washington earn 6% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($73,980) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($83,860). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $73,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $69,480 | $59,070 | $39,140 | $105,470 | 270 |
| Washington, D.C. | $73,980 | $67,450 | $48,530 | $119,950 | 100 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $69,480, a single filer in Washington takes home about $54,639 a year, or $4,553 a month and $2,102 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $55,416 | $4,618 |
| Working in DC | $54,639 | $4,553 |
| Working in MD | $54,620 | $4,552 |
| Working in VA | $54,528 | $4,544 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other media and communication workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $69,480 buys what about $63,811 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$64,010
- Harrisburg, PA$67,610
- Philadelphia, PA$70,760
- Pittsburgh, PA$64,840
- Trenton, NJ$55,620
- Raleigh, NC$45,910
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 Washington: questions
How much do other media and communication workers make an hour in Washington?
$33.41 an hour on average, and $28.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other media and communication workers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other media and communication workers take-home pay in Washington?
About $54,639 a year ($4,553 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,480.
Do other media and communication workers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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