Broadcast Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $77,270 +43.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.15
10th percentile $34,900
90th percentile $126,280
Employed locally 340
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,900
    25th
    $56,760
    50th (median)
    $77,270
    75th
    $99,640
    90th
    $126,280

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 91% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Tucson, AZ $46,960

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
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    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $37.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.86 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 43.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,900 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,760.