Broadcast Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $43,250 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.79
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $82,750
Employed locally 290
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $32,620
    50th (median)
    $43,250
    75th
    $66,470
    90th
    $82,750

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,400
    Illinois $74,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,330
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $59,800

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,560
    Graphic Designers $63,270
    Public Relations Specialists $62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,110
    Producers and Directors $49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $20.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 19.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,620.