Broadcast Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $36,030 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $104,100
Employed locally 120
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $23,340
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $78,320
    90th
    $104,100

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $34,810
    Toledo, OH $34,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $32,440
    Ohio $31,760
    Cleveland, OH $27,860

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,620
    Public Relations Specialists $73,090
    Graphic Designers $61,410
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
    Interior Designers $61,370
    Interpreters and Translators $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Columbus, OH is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.35 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 33.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,340.