Broadcast Technicians (27-4012) in Connecticut

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Broadcast Technicians (27-4012) in Connecticut

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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		130
Mean wage		$24.84
Entry wage		$17.83
10th percentile wage		$17.74
50th percentile wage		$21.00
90th percentile wage		$39.17

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Broadcasting and Content Providers	130	93.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Broadcasting and Content Providers	130	$19.65

Broadcast Technicians (27-4012)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.00		$31.45		-$10.45
2022	$20.22	+3.8%	$30.29	+3.8%	-$10.06
2021	$19.32	+4.7%	$28.94	+4.7%	-$9.61
2020	$18.82	+2.7%	$28.18	+2.7%	-$9.36
2019	$18.44	+2.1%	$27.61	+2.1%	-$9.17
2018	$18.01	+2.3%	$26.98	+2.3%	-$8.96
2017	$17.63	+2.2%	$26.41	+2.2%	-$8.77
2016	$17.26	+2.1%	$25.85	+2.1%	-$8.59
2015	$16.94	+1.9%	$25.36	+1.9%	-$8.42
2014	$16.60	+2.1%	$24.85	+2.1%	-$8.25
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.00		$25.76		-$4.76
2022	$20.22	+3.8%	$24.90	+3.4%	-$4.68
2021	$19.32	+4.7%	$23.56	+5.7%	-$4.24
2020	$18.82	+2.7%	$22.76	+3.5%	-$3.93
2019	$18.44	+2.1%	$22.11	+2.9%	-$3.67
2018	$18.01	+2.3%	$21.46	+3.0%	-$3.45
2017	$17.63	+2.2%	$20.85	+2.9%	-$3.21
2016	$17.26	+2.1%	$20.37	+2.4%	-$3.10
2015	$16.94	+1.9%	$19.85	+2.6%	-$2.91
2014	$16.60	+2.1%	$19.43	+2.2%	-$2.83

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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