Broadcast Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $59,800 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $22,790
90th percentile $92,040
Employed locally 50
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,790
    25th
    $33,430
    50th (median)
    $59,800
    75th
    $73,170
    90th
    $92,040

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 29% 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
    District of Columbia $96,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,400
    California $73,780
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,490

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$68,360
    Coaches and Scouts$34,640
    Graphic Designers$51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,300
    Interior Designers$62,390
    Producers and Directors$58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,790 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,430.