Broadcast Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,840 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $80,460
Employed locally 560
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $37,380
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $68,230
    90th
    $80,460

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $69,760
    Michigan $47,890
    Savannah, GA $47,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,500

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.60 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 9.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,380.