Broadcast Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $37,440 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $31,800
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 30
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,800
    25th
    $31,800
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $75,590

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,490
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $59,800
    St. Louis, MO-IL $57,700
    Richmond, VA $52,160
    Vermont $47,890

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $56,230
    Graphic Designers $44,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,400
    Coaches and Scouts $43,370
    Producers and Directors $36,470
    Floral Designers $28,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Springfield, MO is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.34 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 30.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,800 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,800.