Broadcast Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $47,130 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $31,600
90th percentile $94,030
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,600
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $70,730
    90th
    $94,030

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 45% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Rochester, NY $46,570
    Syracuse, NY $33,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$63,490
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,640
    Graphic Designers$59,770
    Producers and Directors$74,260
    Editors$72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Albany, NY is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 12.6% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,600 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.