Broadcast Technicians Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $37,590 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $27,090
90th percentile $82,620
Employed locally 50
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,090
    25th
    $27,300
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $65,260
    90th
    $82,620

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $59,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,840
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $54,830
    Minnesota $53,560

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,140
    Public Relations Specialists $58,020
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,210
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Floral Designers $34,000
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $77,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Grand Rapids, MI is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.99 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 30.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,090 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,300.