Broadcast Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $97,100 +80.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $133,700
Employed locally 1,840
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $53,760
    50th (median)
    $97,100
    75th
    $124,980
    90th
    $133,700

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 100% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Broadcast Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,270

    Nearby metros — Broadcast Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,130
    Rochester, NY $46,570
    Syracuse, NY $33,390

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.18 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 80.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,760.