Media and Communications Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Media and Communications make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Media and Communications in San Diego, CA is $64,312. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,770 to $72,001, with most professionals earning between $51,814 and $79,000.

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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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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 San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

57770

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64312

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

58929

74731

66032

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Media and Communications ranges from $57,770 to $72,001 with the average base salary of $64,312. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,929 to $74,731 with the average total cash compensation of $66,032.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,312	$57,770 - $72,001
Bonus	$1,720	$1,159 - $2,730
Total Pay	$66,032	$58,929 - $74,731

* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,875 - $72,132	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,048 - $72,346	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,725 - $71,944	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,131 - $72,450	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,725 - $71,944	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,665 - $73,115	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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