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SOC 27-3099·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Median wage
$79,397
10-yr outlook
−0.6%by 2032
Openings / year
169
Workers in NY
890
How pay grows with experience
Media and Communication Workers, All Other — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $58,799 |
| Median (typical) | $79,397 |
| Experienced | $112,010 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Media and Communication Workers, All Other — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $89,340 |
| Western New York | $71,838 |
| Capital Region | $65,433 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media) and pay more than a Media and Communication Workers, All Other. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Designers, All Other$80,254 median (+$858) · +1.5% by 2032
- Public Relations Specialists$80,644 median (+$1,247) · +14.2% by 2032
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$80,828 median (+$1,431)
- Music Directors and Composers$82,405 median (+$3,009) · +14.6% by 2032
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$83,178 median (+$3,781) · +4.8% by 2032
- Broadcast Technicians$83,178 median (+$3,781) · −2.1% by 2032
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