Broadcast Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $45,970 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $27,770
90th percentile $90,620
Employed locally 190
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,770
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $77,400
    90th
    $90,620

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,580
    Florida $46,290
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $45,660
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $44,210
    Jacksonville, FL $37,870
    Flint, MI $36,950

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,600
    Graphic Designers$59,820
    Coaches and Scouts$47,040
    Interpreters and Translators$45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,230
    Interior Designers$62,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Tampa, FL is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.78 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 14.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,770 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.