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Media and Communication Occupations

Employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations, and will result in about 46,200 new jobs. Demand for media and communication occupations is expected to arise from the need to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms.

The median annual wage for media and communication occupations (such as announcers, interpreters and translators, and technical writers) was $61,310 in May 2020, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950.

Media and communication equipment workers (such as broadcast and sound engineering technicians, film and video editors, and photographers) had a median annual wage of $50,870 in May 2020, higher than the median annual wage for all occupations in the economy.

OCCUPATION	JOB SUMMARY	ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION	2020 MEDIAN PAY
Announcers	Announcers present music, news, and sports and may provide commentary or interview guests.	See How to Become One	$41,950
Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians	Broadcast, sound, and video technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for media programs.	See How to Become One	$47,420
Editors	Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.	Bachelor's degree	$63,400
Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators	Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.	Bachelor's degree	$61,900
Interpreters and Translators	Interpreters and translators convert information from one language into another language.	Bachelor's degree	$52,330
Photographers	Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images.	High school diploma or equivalent	$41,280
Public Relations Specialists	Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent.	Bachelor's degree	$62,810
Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts	Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events.	Bachelor's degree	$49,300
Technical Writers	Technical writers prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.	Bachelor's degree	$74,650
Writers and Authors	Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media.	Bachelor's degree	$67,120