Broadcast Technicians
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Broadcast Technicians to decrease by -3.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 24,100 to 23,300 jobs. Its estimate of 1,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($59,570), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
24,100
Projected employment (2034)
23,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,600
Pay & Preparation
$59,570
Associate's degree
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Monitoring (3.88/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Operation and Control (3.38/5) • Systems Evaluation (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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