As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mass Communication in Austin, TX is $68,575, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,319 weekly, or $5,715 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mass Communication in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Mass Communication in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $54,649 to $82,166. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,285) and 75th percentile ($75,689), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,166 per year. This $14,404 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Austin Mass Communication often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 statewide for Mass Communication job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mass Communication Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mass Communication Salary $54,649 Austin, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mass Communication Salary $61,285 Austin, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mass Communication Salary $68,575 Austin, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mass Communication Salary $75,689 Austin, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mass Communication Salary $82,166 Austin, TX May 01, 2026
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What is a Mass Communication ?

Mass communication is the study of how people exchange their information through mass media to large segments of the population at the same time with an amazing speed. In other words, mass communication refers to imparting and exchanging information on a large scale to a wide range of people. It is usually understood for relating newspaper, magazine, and book publishing, as well as radio, television and film, even via internet as these mediums are used for disseminating information, news and advertising. Mass communication differs from the studies of other forms of communication, such as inte...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mass Communication in Austin, TX. The base salary for Mass Communication ranges from $61,285 to $75,689 with the average base salary of $68,575. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,623 to $81,680 with the average total cash compensation of $72,097.

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