Broadcast Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $20,890 -61.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.05
10th percentile $20,890
90th percentile $67,120
Employed locally 240
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,890
    25th
    $20,890
    50th (median)
    $20,890
    75th
    $42,700
    90th
    $67,120

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 22% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 78% 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
    Connecticut $72,410
    Portland-South Portland, ME $54,950
    South Carolina $47,280
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $37,010
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $35,650
    Utah $34,570

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $93,220
    Graphic Designers $60,640
    Audio and Video Technicians $36,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $52,630
    Coaches and Scouts $40,010
    Producers and Directors $70,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $10.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 61.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $20,890 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,890.