Broadcast Technicians Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $59,870 +11% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $94,360
Employed locally 70
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $41,810
    50th (median)
    $59,870
    75th
    $76,030
    90th
    $94,360

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    Pittsburgh, PA $56,340
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,580
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $46,480

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,590
    Graphic Designers $56,120
    Coaches and Scouts $44,870
    Public Relations Specialists $55,700
    Producers and Directors $63,340
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Allentown, PA-NJ is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.02 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 11% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,810.