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How to become broadcast technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Film & Video Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$59,570
25th–75th pct. $40,320–$83,520
Top pay (est.)
$160,800
Top 10% $123,670
Pay in 5 years
$67,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$75,800est.
$65,200–$88,000
Outlook score
37/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.1%
1,600 openings / yr

How to become broadcast technicians

Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Broadcast Technicians

Key skills

Monitoring
3.9
Active Listening
3.8
Operations Monitoring
3.6
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.4
Operation and Control
3.2
Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Troubleshooting
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
5.3
Education and Training
4.9
Telecommunications
4.7
Communications and Media
4.6
Engineering and Technology
4.5
English Language
4.1
Design
4.1
Administrative
3.6

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsThinking CreativelyInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsProcessing InformationRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSelective Attention

Training before entry

1–2 years
37%
1–3 months
23%
None / short demo
12%
Up to 1 month
12%
4–10 years
9%
6–12 months
6%

Related work experience

2–4 years
41%
4–6 years
37%
1–2 years
17%
1–3 months
3%
6–8 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as broadcast technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.