Broadcast Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $46,530 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $29,830
90th percentile $99,090
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,830
    25th
    $31,160
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $74,520
    90th
    $99,090

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $69,760
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,630
    Jacksonville, FL $37,870
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $36,760

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,050
    Coaches and Scouts $47,190
    Graphic Designers $50,890
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,200
    Public Relations Specialists $66,970
    Producers and Directors $68,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Reno, NV is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.58 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 13.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,830 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,160.