Broadcast Technicians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $54,840 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.36
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $83,660
Employed locally 290
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $54,840
    75th
    $54,840
    90th
    $83,660

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $37,250

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,760
    Editors $56,160
    Interior Designers $68,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $26.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.25 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 1.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.