Broadcast Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$53,920
↑ 47.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Broadcast Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Broadcast Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 47.4% since 2011 ($36,570 → $53,920)
🏆Peak year: 2022 at $60,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +0%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,920 | -6.5% |
| 2023 | $57,690 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | $60,700 | +35.7% |
| 2021 | $44,740 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $43,570 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | $40,570 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | $40,080 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $39,060 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | $38,550 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $37,490 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $36,560 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $36,710 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | $37,880 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | $36,570 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.