Broadcast Technicians Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $44,650 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $26,460
90th percentile $71,810
Employed locally 30
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,460
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $71,810

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,400
    California $73,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,490

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,000
    Coaches and Scouts$48,520
    Public Relations Specialists$53,180
    Graphic Designers$45,000
    Producers and Directors$59,020
    Floral Designers$31,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Mobile, AL is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.53 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Mobile, AL is 17.2% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,460 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.