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Broadcast Technicians in The United States

(Técnicos en difusión radial o televisiva)

Broadcast Technicians -- Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate radio transmitter to broadcast radio and television programs.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-4012.00
Career InterestsRCI
Minimum education required(Associate)
Associate's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Short OJT)
Short-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.11 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)35,300
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)35,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)3,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$21,620
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$46,800
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$82,080
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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