Broadcast Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,590 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.96
10th percentile $21,930
90th percentile $76,370
Employed locally 90
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,930
    25th
    $31,170
    50th (median)
    $43,590
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $76,370

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,070
    El Paso, TX $39,830

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,270
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Graphic Designers $61,530
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $20.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,930 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,170.