Broadcast Technicians Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $45,500 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $29,900
90th percentile $83,580
Employed locally 280
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,900
    25th
    $39,150
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $76,340
    90th
    $83,580

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 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
    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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $45,430

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,410
    Graphic Designers $47,760
    Coaches and Scouts $45,130
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,100
    Producers and Directors $77,650
    Interior Designers $54,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Charlotte, NC-SC is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.53 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 15.6% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,900 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,150.