Broadcast Technicians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $60,860 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $22,140
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,140
    25th
    $27,200
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $84,180
    90th
    $84,180

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Broadcast Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    District of Columbia $96,520
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,130
    New York $80,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510

    Nearby metros — Broadcast Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $36,030
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $34,810
    Toledo, OH $34,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $32,440
    Ohio $31,760
    Cleveland, OH $27,860

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Graphic Designers $54,900
    Public Relations Specialists $66,780
    Editors $59,110
    Floral Designers $33,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Akron, OH is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Akron, OH is 12.9% above the national median of $53,920. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Broadcast Technicians in Akron?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,140 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,200.