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Broadcast Technicians Salary
Broadcast Technicians earn a median $59,570 a year in the U.S., with 21,110 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $59,570 a year
- Employment
- 21,110
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 1,600
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $59,570 · $28.64 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $67,960 · $32.68 an hour (estimate error ±2.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $31,390 · $15.09 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $40,320 · $19.38 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $83,520 · $40.16 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $123,670 · $59.46 an hour
- Employment
- 21,110 (estimate error ±3.1%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 24,100
- Projected for 2035
- 23,300
- Change
- -800 (-3.1%)
- Openings each year
- 1,600
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- 11.3%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $108,270 | 290 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $81,150 | 170 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $80,470 | 950 |
| 4 | New York | $78,840 | 1,690 |
| 5 | Illinois | $74,210 | 690 |
| 6 | Colorado | $74,040 | 820 |
| 7 | Nevada | $73,070 | 280 |
| 8 | Arizona | $73,040 | 530 |
| 9 | California | $72,800 | 2,340 |
| 10 | Florida | $64,950 | 1,130 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,340 | $72,800 |
| New York | 1,690 | $78,840 |
| Texas | 1,380 | $49,440 |
| Florida | 1,130 | $64,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 950 | $80,470 |
| Colorado | 820 | $74,040 |
| New Jersey | 790 | Not reported |
| Indiana | 760 | $44,400 |
| Virginia | 710 | $57,940 |
| Connecticut | 700 | $58,930 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,180 | 460 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,820 | 2,010 |
| 3 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,060 | 520 |
| 4 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $81,640 | 370 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh, PA | $81,030 | 160 |
| 6 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,050 | 700 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,790 | 540 |
| 8 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $77,550 | 130 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,010 | 710 |
| 10 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $74,890 | 210 |
| 11 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,760 | 130 |
| 12 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $74,490 | 510 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,010 | $96,820 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 960 | Not reported |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 710 | $75,010 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 700 | $78,050 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 540 | $77,790 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 520 | $96,060 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 510 | $74,490 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 490 | $63,500 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 460 | $103,180 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 400 | $46,290 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 390 | $49,590 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 370 | $81,640 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Broadcast Technicians pay by state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do broadcast technicians make?
- The median wage for broadcast technicians in the U.S. is $59,570 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $40,320 and $83,520.
- Which state pays broadcast technicians the most?
- District of Columbia has the highest median wage for this occupation at $108,270 a year.
- What is the job outlook for broadcast technicians?
- BLS projects employment to decline 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,600 openings each year on average.
- What education do broadcast technicians need?
- The typical entry-level education is: associate's degree.