Broadcast Technicians (27-4012)
Occupation description: 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 transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 70 | 55 | -21.4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| United States | 35,300 | 35,700 | 0.0 | 1,200 | 2,600 | 3,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 22.50 | 10.40 | 13.14 | 19.51 | 29.10 | 39.46 |
| Alaska | 15.79 | 10.43 | 11.23 | 12.36 | 14.83 | 28.02 |
| Balance of State | 12.49 | 10.19 | 10.81 | 11.76 | 12.58 | 14.34 |
