Broadcast Technicians Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $66,380 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.91
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $102,870
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $40,960
    50th (median)
    $66,380
    75th
    $79,780
    90th
    $102,870

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $76,400
    Connecticut $72,410
    New Haven, CT $47,200
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,130

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,510
    Public Relations Specialists $85,690
    Technical Writers $125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,970
    Graphic Designers $63,330
    Producers and Directors $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Hartford, CT is $31.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.50 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Hartford, CT is 23.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,960.