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Job outlook for broadcast technicians in the United States
Are broadcast technician jobs in demand?
Yes, broadcast technician jobs are in demand. Broadcast technician demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Broadcast technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of broadcast technician jobs and the average broadcast technician salary over time.
Broadcast technician jobs over time
Broadcast technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 978 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,005 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,109 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,223 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,177 | 0.00% |
Average broadcast technician salary over time
Broadcast technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,245 | $17.91 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | $34,681 | $16.67 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $34,262 | $16.47 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $33,390 | $16.05 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $32,954 | $15.84 | +2.8% |
Broadcast technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of broadcast technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where broadcast technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for broadcast technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 152 | 11% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 79 | 11% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 61 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 533 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 75 | 8% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 383 | 7% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 369 | 7% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 214 | 7% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 96 | 7% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 718 | 6% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 627 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 600 | 6% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 380 | 6% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 333 | 6% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 323 | 6% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 290 | 6% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 229 | 6% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 188 | 6% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 102 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 63 | 6% |
Most common cities for broadcast technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Creek | 1 | 3% | $32,143 |
| 2 | Bristol | 1 | 2% | $40,305 |
| 3 | Rocklin | 1 | 2% | $36,443 |
| 4 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $32,194 |
| 5 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $32,163 |
| 6 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $36,496 |