Broadcast Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $60,030 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $93,400
Employed locally 110
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $42,440
    50th (median)
    $60,030
    75th
    $74,360
    90th
    $93,400

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    Green Bay, WI $60,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $55,880
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,840
    Madison, WI $52,100

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$41,810
    Graphic Designers$59,990
    Public Relations Specialists$63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,180
    Producers and Directors$62,840
    Photographers$39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 11.3% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,440.