Average salary, compensation, and wages for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the United StatesTelevision stations usually pay higher salaries than do radio stations; commercial broadcasting usually pays more than public broadcasting; and stations in large markets pay more than those in small markets. Median annual earnings of broadcast technicians in 2002 were $27,760. The middle 50 percent earned between $18,860 and $45,200. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $14,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $65,970. Median annual earnings of sound engineering technicians in 2002 were $36,970. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,330 and $57,350. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,540, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $82,510. Median annual earnings of audio and video equipment technicians in 2002 were $31,110. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,670 and $43,950. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $61,420. Median annual earnings of radio operators in 2002 were $31,530. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,000 and $41,430. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,380, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $56,340. More information on Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators occupation Number of Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Working conditions for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Significant points for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Training requirements for Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |