Broadcast Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $42,820 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $76,790
Employed locally 30
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $42,820
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $76,790

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 45% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $66,380
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,330
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,070

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,730
    Graphic Designers $52,490
    Coaches and Scouts $41,590
    Public Relations Specialists $83,040
    Producers and Directors $53,900
    Writers and Authors $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Fayetteville, AR is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 20.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.