Broadcast Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $45,070 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $23,110
90th percentile $82,350
Employed locally 170
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,110
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $82,350

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,590
    El Paso, TX $39,830

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
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    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Houston, TX is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.28 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 16.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.