Broadcast Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$59,590

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EDUCATION

Associate's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Decreasing

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$59,590

Entry Annual Wage

$18,460

Experienced Annual Wage

$111,740

Average Hourly Wage

$28.65

Entry Hourly Wage

$8.88

Experienced Hourly Wage

$53.72

Median Hourly Wage

$21.99

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Oklahoma City MSA $47,340 or $22.76/hr $28,400 or $13.66/hr $79,060 or $38.01/hr
Tulsa MSA $50,900 or $24.47/hr $30,910 or $14.86/hr $103,690 or $49.85/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Decreasing
Growth rate is estimated to be -2%
Job Openings 27 estimated annual job openings
Employment 317 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Oklahoma City MSA 130 15% 2 N/A 16

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$64,220

Average Hourly Wage

$30.87

Average Annual Range

$29,190 to $115,400

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +0%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 30,000 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Motion picture and sound recording industries will continue to need broadcast, lighting, and sound engineering technicians to improve the quality of shows and movies. However, advances in technology will allow fewer technicians to set up and operate broadcast, lighting, and sound systems, which is expected to reduce demand for these workers. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2024.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Information (NAICS510000) (69.9%)
  • Motion picture and sound recording industries (NAICS512000) (17.6%)
  • Motion picture and video industries (NAICS512100) (17.1%)
  • Self-employed workers (11.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (8.1%)