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Job outlook for media supervisors in the United States
Are media supervisor jobs in demand?
Media supervisor job and salary trends over time
Media supervisor jobs over time
Media supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,929 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,951 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,953 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,884 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,820 | 0.00% |
Average media supervisor salary over time
Media supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,267 | $39.55 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $80,093 | $38.51 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $78,587 | $37.78 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $77,670 | $37.34 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $75,994 | $36.54 | +2.2% |
Media supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for media supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 61 | 9% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 46 | 7% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 54 | 6% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 34 | 6% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 50 | 5% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 126 | 4% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 67 | 4% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 53 | 4% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 48 | 4% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 40 | 4% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 35 | 4% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 32 | 4% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 581 | 3% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 322 | 3% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 223 | 3% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 164 | 3% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 90 | 3% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 59 | 3% |
| 20 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 166 | 2% |
Most common cities for media supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora | 4 | 2% | $74,650 |
| 2 | Burbank | 2 | 2% | $94,474 |
| 3 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $60,935 |
| 4 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $92,884 |
| 5 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $60,892 |
| 6 | New York | 5 | 0% | $85,978 |
| 7 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $80,453 |
| 8 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $74,698 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $88,344 |
| 10 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $77,728 |
| 11 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $92,002 |
| 12 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $73,827 |
| 13 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $60,803 |
| 14 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $97,174 |
| 15 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $92,312 |
| 16 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $94,521 |
Media Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of media supervisor experts
Dominican University of California
Bradley Van Alstyne Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communications, Coordinator, Online Learning and Development, Chair of the Communications and Media Studies DepartmentDominican University of California
Communication and Media Studies
What skills stand out on Media Supervisor resumes?
Bradley Van Alstyne Ph.D.: Experience: internships, co-curricular and extra-curricular projects, and any jobs held while in college. Those jobs may not be directly related to a media coordinator job description but could have other benefits like the team environment at a restaurant.
What soft skills should all Media Supervisors possess?
Bradley Van Alstyne Ph.D.: Working well with others, time management, and the ability to teach and supervise others.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Media Supervisors?
Bradley Van Alstyne Ph.D.: Video (shooting and editing), audio applications that allow you to produce and edit sound, and social media literacy.
What skills will help Media Supervisors earn the most?
Bradley Van Alstyne Ph.D.: The hard skills (audio and video) usually get you the job, but the soft skills allow you to keep it and grow!