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
$70,720
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
$38,870
10th percentile
Early Career
$49,340
25th percentile
Median
$70,720
50th percentile
Experienced
$106,780
75th percentile
Top Earners
$135,470
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$38,870
25th
$49,340
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$70,720
Mean: $81,040
75th
$106,780
90th
$135,470
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $96,600 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $49,340 and $106,780
- •Salary spread is 81.2% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 12,450 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
Information26.8%
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries21.8%
Motion Picture and Video Industries21.7%
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 36 locations
California
3,890 jobs$64,5502.67x
Georgia
910 jobs$48,1202.34x
Maryland
760 jobs$68,8803.41x
Colorado
580 jobs$86,3702.52x
Pennsylvania
580 jobs$75,6001.18x
Florida
540 jobs$86,2300.68x
Texas
540 jobs$76,4000.48x
New Jersey
490 jobs$70,2801.42x
Virginia
400 jobs$117,6401.22x
Nevada
330 jobs$54,6502.68x
Hawaii
280 jobs$56,9005.59x
Oregon
260 jobs$67,8301.65x
Ohio
210 jobs$71,6100.46x
New York
200 jobs$76,0200.26x
Louisiana
190 jobs$86,2601.21x
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 2025
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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