Broadcast Technicians

Occupation

$53,920

National Median Salary

$25.92

Median Hourly Wage

21,080

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$29,190

$36,900

$53,920

$80,390

$115,400

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+47.5%

10 Year Change

$36,560

2014 Median

$53,920

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Broadcast Technicians

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Publishing Industries	$129,980	50
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events	$121,210	290
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)	$119,770	40
Motion Picture and Video Industries	$79,460	1,600
Performing Arts Companies	$78,350	50

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Top Paying States for Broadcast Technicians

State	Annual Median	Employment
District of Columbia	$96,520	290
New York	$80,980	1,800
Illinois	$74,990	580
California	$73,780	2,520
Connecticut	$72,410	220

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Publishing Industries Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Motion Picture and Video Industries Performing Arts Companies Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Temporary Help Services Employment Services Administrative and Support Services Sound Recording Industries Management of Companies and Enterprises Educational Services