DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,314 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 23,590 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $52,000 | +21.2% | 19 | 14 |
| New York, NE | $50,000 | +16.6% | 20 | 20 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,000 | +7.2% | 15 | 11 |
| BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $44,595 | +4% | 15 | 11 |
| New York, NY | $44,000 | +2.6% | 379 | 241 |
| SANTA MONICA, CA | $41,600 | -3% | 16 | 13 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $41,600 | -3% | 48 | 35 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 | -6.8% | 53 | 47 |
| Washington, DC | $40,000 | -6.8% | 14 | 11 |
| Englewood Cliffs, NJ | $35,000 | -18.4% | 10 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $51,000 | N/A | 32 |
| Idaho | $49,000 | +128.4% | 1 |
| Arizona | $47,273 | N/A | 2 |
| Illinois | $47,029 | +0.7% | 17 |
| Minnesota | $45,351 | -33.4% | 2 |
| Colorado | $45,000 | -14.7% | 3 |
| California | $45,000 | -53.9% | 193 |
| Maryland | $43,800 | -11.5% | 5 |
| Washington | $43,597 | -11.6% | 9 |
| New York | $42,850 | -44.6% | 450 |
| Utah | $41,933 | +6.8% | 1 |
| Oregon | $40,750 | -18.6% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $40,000 | -43.8% | 23 |
| District of Columbia | $40,000 | -48.6% | 15 |
| Virginia | $40,000 | -17.2% | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,000 | -39.9% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $39,500 | -30.7% | 15 |
| New Hampshire | $39,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Florida | $38,189 | -40.6% | 19 |
| Connecticut | $37,440 | -41.7% | 1 |
| Texas | $36,000 | -28.5% | 19 |
| Tennessee | $32,000 | -33.1% | 1 |
| Michigan | $32,000 | -14.6% | 1 |
| Georgia | $31,117 | -49.2% | 3 |
| Kansas | $28,194 | -43.9% | 2 |
| Indiana | $28,000 | -19.1% | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $27,643 | -58.1% | 1 |
| Ohio | $27,394 | -36.7% | 1 |
| Rhode Island | $25,000 | N/A | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Media and Communication Workers, All Other positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentsu McGarry Bowen, LLC | Not specified | $60,000 |
| ADASIA COMMUNICATIONS | Not specified | $35,000 |
| MEDIA PLANNING GROUP USA LLC | Not specified | $52,000 |
| Artisan Council LLC | Not specified | $46,800 |
| Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners LLC | Not specified | $50,000 |
| BURSON-MARSTELLER LLC | Not specified | $38,000 |
| VUBIQUITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Not specified | $56,638 |
| CORE COLLABORATION GROUP LLC | Not specified | $67,500 |
| Young & Rubicam LLC | Not specified | $35,512 |
| PUBLICIS KAPLAN THALER | Not specified | $56,500 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Media and Communication Workers, All Other is Professional and Technical Services at $50,019. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $43,497.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,314 DOL filings, the median salary for a Media and Communication Workers, All Other is $42,900, ranging from $35,000 to $56,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $148,070 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, San Francisco, CA offers the highest median at $52,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Media and Communication Workers, All Other positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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