Broadcast Technicians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $57,700 +7% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $102,820
Employed locally 100
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $102,820

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Richmond, VA $52,160
    Vermont $47,890
    Montana $47,850

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,060
    Coaches and Scouts $41,720
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,230
    Producers and Directors $66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.58 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.