Broadcast Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $54,480 +1% vs national
Median hourly $26.19
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $98,700
Employed locally 110
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $42,330
    50th (median)
    $54,480
    75th
    $83,760
    90th
    $98,700

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,590
    El Paso, TX $39,830

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,380
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    Producers and Directors$73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,160
    Interior Designers$61,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Austin, TX is $26.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.47 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,330.