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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 Interests | RCI |
| 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 Cluster | Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones) |
| Major Occupational Group | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media |
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