Media and Communications Salary in Minneapolis, MN

How much does a Media and Communications make in Minneapolis, MN?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Media and Communications in Minneapolis, MN is $62,975. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,564 to $70,500, with most professionals earning between $50,726 and $77,350.

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What is a Media and Communications?

The role of a Media and Communications professional involves creating and implementing communication strategies to promote and enhance the reputation of an organization. This includes managing media relations, developing and distributing press releases, coordinating interviews and press conferences, and creating content for various communication channels such as social media, websites, and newsletters. Additionally, Media and Communications professionals may also be responsible for crisis communication management and monitoring public opinion to ensure the organization's messaging is aligned with its goals and values. Strong writing, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills are essential for success in this role.

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What does a Media and Communications do?

Common responsibilities of a Media and Communications

Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in media and communications to continuously improve strategies.

September 04, 2023

Manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure positive coverage for the organization.

September 12, 2023

Oversee the organization's social media presence and develop engaging content for various platforms.

September 21, 2023

Manage crisis communication and reputation management in the event of negative publicity or public relations issues.

October 24, 2023

Monitor and analyze media coverage and social media engagement to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies.

October 29, 2023

Coordinate and manage public relations events, such as press conferences, product launches, and promotional events.

November 14, 2023

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.

November 17, 2023

Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the organization's brand and messaging.

November 21, 2023

Respond to media inquiries and serve as a spokesperson for the organization when necessary.

November 22, 2023

Create and distribute press releases, media kits, and other materials to generate media coverage.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Media and Communications in Minneapolis, MN

Average Base Salary

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56564

70500

62975

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57701

73175

64656

What is the average salary for Media and Communications in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Media and Communications in Minneapolis, MN. The base salary for Media and Communications ranges from $56,564 to $70,500 with the average base salary of $62,975. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,701 to $73,175 with the average total cash compensation of $64,656.

View Average Salary for Media and Communications as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,975	$56,564 - $70,500
Bonus	$1,680	$1,138 - $2,675
Total Pay	$64,656	$57,701 - $73,175

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Media and Communications Salary Near Minneapolis, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,564 - $70,500	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,466 - $70,378	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,564 - $70,500	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,401 - $70,298	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,207 - $70,055	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,315 - $66,451	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN

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About Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the county seat of Hennepin County and the larger of the Twin Cities, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. As of 2017, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and 45th-largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 422,331. The Twin Cities metropolitan area consists of Minneapolis, its neighbor Saint Paul, and suburbs which altogether contain about 3.6 million people, and is the third-largest economic center in the Midwest. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the riv...

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