Broadcast Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $55,320 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $26,360
90th percentile $104,530
Employed locally 50
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,360
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $55,320
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $104,530

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 13% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $59,870
    Pittsburgh, PA $56,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,580
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $46,480

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $52,540
    Coaches and Scouts $46,520
    Public Relations Specialists $48,060
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280
    Producers and Directors $64,880
    Editors $59,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Scranton, PA is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.44 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 2.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,360 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.