Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians

Occupation

$56,600
National Median Salary
$27.21
Median Hourly Wage
114,340
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$33,980
$43,250
$56,600
$77,630
$104,610

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2021-2024)

+16.0%
3 Year Change
$48,790
2021 Median
$56,600
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $119,770 40
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers $112,070 70
Software Publishers $103,690 600
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $99,680 60
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) $96,630 70

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Detailed Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Audio and Video Technicians $54,830
Broadcast Technicians $53,920
Lighting Technicians $60,560
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,430

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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers Software Publishers Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) Newspaper Publishers Publishing Industries Outpatient Care Centers Ambulatory Health Care Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Monetary Authorities-Central Bank