Broadcast Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,450 -12% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $28,350
90th percentile $90,210
Employed locally 360
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,350
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $47,450
    75th
    $64,670
    90th
    $90,210

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,480
    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
    Graphic Designers$66,370
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Dallas, TX is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 12% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,350 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.