Media and Communication Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A media and communication worker earns a median of $73,620 a year ($35.39 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $83,860. About 19,590 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $73,620
- Gross pay
- $2,831.54
- Federal income tax
- −$283.32
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$175.56
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$41.06
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,331.60
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $73,620
- Federal
- $7,366
- FICA
- $5,632
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $60,622
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Music Director and Composer: $73,710
- Sound Engineering Technician: $73,130
- Public Relations Specialist: $74,750
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner: $72,420
- Camera Operator: $74,990
- Set and Exhibit Designer: $75,240
- Film and Video Editor: $75,420
- Artist and Related Worker: $71,240
BLS occupation: Media and Communication Workers, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 27-3099). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.39; the average is $40.32.
What is the salary range for a media and communication worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,120 and the top 10% earn over $134,270 a year.
How much is $73,620 after taxes?
About $60,622 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $57,000 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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