Broadcast Technicians Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $48,460 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $32,250
90th percentile $80,760
Employed locally 50
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,250
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $57,990
    90th
    $80,760

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,170
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,000

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,360
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,790
    Public Relations Specialists $52,790
    Writers and Authors $58,620
    Producers and Directors $58,770
    Audio and Video Technicians $39,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Knoxville, TN is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Knoxville, TN is 10.1% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,250 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.