Broadcast Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,960 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $31,350
90th percentile $78,470
Employed locally 80
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,350
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $78,470

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,690
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,080
    Producers and Directors $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 12.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,350 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.