Broadcast Technicians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $44,240 -18% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $26,680
90th percentile $180,350
Employed locally 100
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,680
    25th
    $27,190
    50th (median)
    $44,240
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $180,350

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $43,860
    Kentucky $42,250
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $38,340
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $32,440

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,560
    Public Relations Specialists $63,630
    Coaches and Scouts $49,060
    Graphic Designers $51,410
    Producers and Directors $46,170
    Interior Designers $55,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Lexington, KY is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.08 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Lexington, KY is 18% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,680 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,190.