Industries with Fastest Media and Communication Workers, All Other Salary Growth

These industries raised Media and Communication Workers, All Other salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.

37
Industries with Growth
+181.8%
Highest Growth
+50.4%
Average Growth
10
Industries with Decline

Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth

Media and Communication Workers, All Other salary increase from 2019 to 2024

All 37 Industries with Salary Growth

Rank Industry 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Increase % Growth
1 Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $23,620 $66,560 +$42,940 +181.8%
2 Gambling Industries $30,090 $70,020 +$39,930 +132.7%
3 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $30,300 $67,280 +$36,980 +122.0%
4 Other Amusement and Recreation Industries $23,360 $49,480 +$26,120 +111.8%
5 Civic and Social Organizations $34,620 $72,500 +$37,880 +109.4%
6 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $43,580 $88,360 +$44,780 +102.8%
7 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $53,460 $97,440 +$43,980 +82.3%
8 Food Services and Drinking Places $25,150 $45,780 +$20,630 +82.0%
9 Software Publishers $68,460 $121,670 +$53,210 +77.7%
10 Performing Arts Companies $52,070 $91,270 +$39,200 +75.3%
11 Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $58,050 $97,980 +$39,930 +68.8%
12 Motion Picture and Video Industries $58,050 $97,980 +$39,930 +68.8%
13 Scientific Research and Development Services $53,700 $87,680 +$33,980 +63.3%
14 Management of Companies and Enterprises $60,240 $98,320 +$38,080 +63.2%
15 Elementary and Secondary Schools $47,910 $75,720 +$27,810 +58.0%
16 Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $37,690 $57,980 +$20,290 +53.8%
17 Telecommunications $45,160 $68,100 +$22,940 +50.8%
18 Computer Systems Design and Related Services $44,460 $66,150 +$21,690 +48.8%
19 Junior Colleges $51,350 $69,260 +$17,910 +34.9%
20 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $48,630 $64,280 +$15,650 +32.2%
21 Religious Organizations $43,460 $56,980 +$13,520 +31.1%
22 Educational Services $51,790 $65,780 +$13,990 +27.0%
23 Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $45,580 $56,700 +$11,120 +24.4%
24 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $52,310 $64,450 +$12,140 +23.2%
25 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $35,110 $41,860 +$6,750 +19.2%
26 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $41,140 $48,950 +$7,810 +19.0%
27 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services $57,270 $66,460 +$9,190 +16.0%
28 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $46,120 $53,340 +$7,220 +15.7%
29 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers $29,370 $33,480 +$4,110 +14.0%
30 Social Advocacy Organizations $45,430 $51,320 +$5,890 +13.0%
31 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $96,490 $105,800 +$9,310 +9.6%
32 Office Administrative Services $45,180 $48,740 +$3,560 +7.9%
33 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers $47,770 $51,270 +$3,500 +7.3%
34 Temporary Help Services $57,110 $61,080 +$3,970 +7.0%
35 Other Support Services $48,870 $50,990 +$2,120 +4.3%
36 Restaurants and Other Eating Places $45,410 $46,760 +$1,350 +3.0%
37 Employment Services $56,160 $56,920 +$760 +1.4%

10 Industries with Salary Decline

Rank Industry 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Decrease % Decline
1 Newspaper Publishers $46,350 $37,640 -$8,710 -18.8%
2 Traveler Accommodation $56,410 $46,460 -$9,950 -17.6%
3 Accommodation $56,110 $46,460 -$9,650 -17.2%
4 Educational Support Services $47,330 $41,600 -$5,730 -12.1%
5 Insurance Carriers and Related Activities $58,600 $52,210 -$6,390 -10.9%
6 Spectator Sports $38,520 $36,210 -$2,310 -6.0%
7 Rental and Leasing Services $49,320 $48,730 -$590 -1.2%
8 Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) $49,320 $48,730 -$590 -1.2%
9 Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities $52,720 $52,210 -$510 -1.0%
10 Administrative and Support Services $51,670 $51,200 -$470 -0.9%

About This Data

Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Media and Communication Workers, All Other in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.