Broadcast Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $27,860 -48.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.40
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $96,180
Employed locally 130
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $22,610
    50th (median)
    $27,860
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $96,180

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 59% 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
    Akron, OH $60,860
    Columbus, OH $36,030
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $34,810
    Toledo, OH $34,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $32,440
    Ohio $31,760

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,040
    Graphic Designers$52,530
    Public Relations Specialists$64,010
    Photographers$30,710
    Interior Designers$59,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $13.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.98 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 48.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,610.