Broadcast Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $46,000 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $95,040
Employed locally 230
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $61,360
    90th
    $95,040

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 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
    Knoxville, TN $48,460
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,170

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Graphic Designers $53,290
    Audio and Video Technicians $48,720
    Public Relations Specialists $60,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,800
    Producers and Directors $77,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Nashville, TN is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 14.7% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.