Broadcast Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for broadcast technicians in the U.S. is $59,570 ($28.64 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,570
- Mean annual wage
- $67,960
- Median hourly wage
- $28.64
- Employment
- 21,110
21,110 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,390 | $15.09 |
| 25th percentile | $40,320 | $19.38 |
| Median (50th) | $59,570 | $28.64 |
| 75th percentile | $83,520 | $40.16 |
| 90th percentile | $123,670 | $59.46 |
Highest-paying states for broadcast technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $108,270 | 290 |
| New Hampshire | $81,150 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,470 | 950 |
| New York | $78,840 | 1,690 |
| Illinois | $74,210 | 690 |
| Colorado | $74,040 | 820 |
| Nevada | $73,070 | 280 |
| Arizona | $73,040 | 530 |
| California | $72,800 | 2,340 |
| Florida | $64,950 | 1,130 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $27,310 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $27,750 median annual wage
- Utah: $31,490 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $32,150 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $39,380 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
- Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.
- Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
- Monitor and log transmitter readings.
- Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
- Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 14.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.6% |
| Master's degree | 6.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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