Broadcast Technicians Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $42,810 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $27,590
90th percentile $71,740
Employed locally 70
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,590
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $42,810
    75th
    $64,570
    90th
    $71,740

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 48% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    New York $80,980
    Connecticut $72,410
    Nevada $67,910
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $59,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,600

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Public Relations Specialists$60,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,430
    Interior Designers$58,400
    Interpreters and Translators$50,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Omaha, NE-IA is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.44 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 20.6% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,590 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.