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Broadcast Technicians

Role Overview

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Recommended Majors

Communications Technology/Technician. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Related Careers

Actors Actors, Producers, and Directors Art and Design Workers Art Directors Artists and Related Workers Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$96,520
New York	$80,980
Illinois	$74,990
California	$73,780
Connecticut	$72,410
Nevada	$67,910
Arizona	$63,080
Colorado	$60,860
Maryland	$58,850
Pennsylvania	$57,250
Washington	$56,920
Massachusetts	$56,600
Rhode Island	$56,100
Maine	$56,050
Minnesota	$53,560

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$53,920

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-2.8%

Avg. annual openings

1.8k

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