Profession
Broadcast Technicians
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.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
27-4012SOC 2018 27-4012
GroupAll
Median59,570 USD
Average67,960 USD
Middle 50%40,320 USD - 83,520 USD
Decile range31,390 USD - 123,670 USD
Bottom decile31,390 USD
Top decile123,670 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
29052018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 2905
GroupMen
Median81,796 USD
Average81,796 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 California2025
27-4012SOC 2018 27-4012
GroupAll
Median72,800 USD
Average79,420 USD
Middle 50%48,060 USD - 97,430 USD
Decile range38,480 USD - 129,640 USD
Bottom decile38,480 USD
Top decile129,640 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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