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.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 28,400 people employed as broadcast technicians in the United States. The median annual salary is $43,600. Entry level employees earn approximately $21,570 per year and senior employees earn approximately $83,620 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.