Broadcast Technicians in Michigan
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- Broadcast Technicians in Michigan earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Broadcast Technicians Work in Michigan?
There were approximately 730 workers employed as Broadcast Technicians in this state in 2018.
There were 800 Broadcast Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 340 Broadcast Technicians working in it, which means Michigan has more Broadcast Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Michigan
Jobs for Broadcast Technicians in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, which is better than what is projected nationwide which is a decrease of 3.2%.

Michigan Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 70 annual job openings, and 810 total jobs in 2026 for Broadcast Technicians in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,900 annual jobs and 32,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Broadcast Technicians Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Broadcast Technicians ranged from $20,100 to $82,270 with $37,250 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.66 to $39.56. The median hourly rate was $17.91.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $18.69 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.78.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Michigan Metros for Broadcast Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Broadcast Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 350 | $41,410 |
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 80 | $24,370 |
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 60 | $33,260 |
Top States for Broadcast Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Broadcast Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
New York | 5,590 | $52,580 |
California | 4,450 | $39,960 |
Florida | 2,150 | $36,080 |
Texas | 1,680 | $35,860 |
Illinois | 1,300 | $40,230 |
Georgia | 1,190 | $44,340 |
Virginia | 830 | $37,240 |
Pennsylvania | 820 | $34,850 |
South Carolina | 740 | $34,260 |
Indiana | 740 | $29,100 |
Michigan | 730 | $37,250 |
Massachusetts | 720 | $38,870 |
District of Columbia | 660 | $86,390 |
Ohio | 660 | $29,670 |
North Carolina | 570 | $37,100 |
New Jersey | 550 | $51,040 |
Colorado | 540 | $49,170 |
Maryland | 520 | $55,470 |
Minnesota | 510 | $38,240 |
Wisconsin | 490 | $44,800 |
Below are the states where Broadcast Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $86,390 |
Maryland | $55,470 |
New York | $52,580 |
New Jersey | $51,040 |
Colorado | $49,170 |
Washington | $46,800 |
Wisconsin | $44,800 |
Georgia | $44,340 |
Rhode Island | $43,640 |
Maine | $42,210 |
Related Careers in MI
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | MI Employment Total |
---|---|
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 1,520 |
Sound Engineering Technicians | 90 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Joalpe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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