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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Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.

2019 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
103	9	8.7	32.3	27.1

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	28
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	12
UI claimants previously working in occupation	4

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	58
Number of job position postings	0
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	0.0

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Training Resources