Broadcast Technicians Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $38,740 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $63,120
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $38,030
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $50,430
    90th
    $63,120

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $57,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $55,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $53,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $48,590
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,500

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $52,700
    Coaches and Scouts $41,550
    Graphic Designers $47,360
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,520
    Interior Designers $46,240
    Producers and Directors $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Wilmington, NC is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Wilmington, NC is 28.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,030.