Broadcast Technicians Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $46,140 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 30
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $44,640
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $64,350
    90th
    $78,890

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,400
    California $73,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,490

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Technical Writers $88,090
    Public Relations Specialists $74,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,270
    Coaches and Scouts $37,550
    Graphic Designers $56,060
    Producers and Directors $64,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Huntsville, AL is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Huntsville, AL is 14.4% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,640.