All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
SOC: 27-4099 O*NET: 27-4099.00
Median Salary
$67,190
per year
Job Growth
📉 0.6%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.
What does a Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$35,670
10th percentile
Early Career
$48,490
25th percentile
Median
$67,190
50th percentile
Experienced
$102,650
75th percentile
Top Earners
$133,650
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$35,670
25th
$48,490
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$67,190
Mean: $78,350
75th
$102,650
90th
$133,650
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $97,980 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $48,490 and $102,650
- •Salary spread is 80.6% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 13,020 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:15,100
Top Industries
Information24.5%
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries17.3%
Motion Picture and Video Industries17.1%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+0.6%
Annual Openings:1,100
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)15,100
Current
2034 (Projected)15,200
+0.6%
+100
Employment Change
+0.6%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 38 locations
Georgia
930 jobs$44,3702.26x
Colorado
830 jobs$53,3003.38x
Florida
650 jobs$88,1400.78x
Maryland
610 jobs$113,0902.62x
Virginia
400 jobs$114,6301.17x
Texas
400 jobs$90,3100.34x
New Jersey
400 jobs$69,3501.13x
Pennsylvania
400 jobs$50,9000.79x
Nevada
330 jobs$78,4602.55x
Hawaii
330 jobs$52,2506.20x
District of Columbia
280 jobs$119,0204.64x
Louisiana
210 jobs$76,6201.29x
North Carolina
200 jobs$78,0800.48x
Ohio
200 jobs$67,7900.44x
Tennessee
180 jobs$40,1200.64x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
1.1k program completions/year
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
1.1k program completions/year
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
733 program completions/year
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
626 program completions/year
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
561 program completions/year
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
493 program completions/year
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
481 program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
465 program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
457 program completions/year
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
453 program completions/year
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
441 program completions/year
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
409 program completions/year
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