What is the salary of a Broadcast Technician?

The typical salary range is $37,744 - $75,488 per year.

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Creative, Arts, & ExpressionDeclining

Broadcast Technician

Operational-level

Also known as: Audio Engineer, Audio Operator, Board Operator, Broadcast Engineer

Creative, Arts, & ExpressionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Broadcast TechnologyAudio EngineeringVideo ProductionMedia OperationsElectronicsCommunicationsEngineeringCreativeMediaEntertainment

A Day in the Life

You arrive at WXYZ-TV in Atlanta before sunrise, the studio still quiet. Your first task is checking the transmission logs and the overnight equipment status. You boot up the master control system, verifying the signal strength and clarity for the main broadcast channels. A quick glance at the rundown for the morning news identifies specific audio and video feeds needed. You grab your headset, ready for the day's first live broadcast prep.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word UNIX

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-3.1%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

24,100

in 2025 → 23,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

Associate's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This career is projected to see a decline in employment by about 3.1% through 2035, though roughly 1,600 job openings are expected each year. The median annual wage for Broadcast Technicians is around $59,570 annually. You might advance your career by becoming a Broadcast Engineer, a Technical Director, or moving into media operations management.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Audiovisual Assistant
Production Assistant
Electronic Maintenance Technician

Broadcast Technician

Where it can lead

Broadcast Engineer
Technical Director
Media Operations Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine monitoring, signal processing, and even preliminary editing tasks for Broadcast Technicians. This shift will allow them to focus more on complex problem-solving, creative content integration, and managing sophisticated AI-driven systems, requiring adaptability and new technical skills in AI tools.

Salary

$59,570

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position