Broadcast Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,580 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $73,190
Employed locally 60
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $40,690
    50th (median)
    $47,580
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $73,190

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 30% 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
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $38,340
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $37,010

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$59,140
    Public Relations Specialists$69,680
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,790
    Coaches and Scouts$34,620
    Producers and Directors$64,840
    Interpreters and Translators$60,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.8% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,690.