Broadcast Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $41,670 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.04
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $54,490
Employed locally 30
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $41,670
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $54,490

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $57,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $55,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $48,590
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,500

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $42,410
    Public Relations Specialists $52,610
    Graphic Designers $47,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000
    Interior Designers $55,110
    Producers and Directors $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Asheville, NC is $20.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.17 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 22.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.