Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technician and Radio Operator Salary in the Industry of Food Services and Drinking Places

The salary statistics and trend of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the industry of food services and drinking places are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare broadcast and sound engineering technician and radio operator salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$25,970
25th Percentile Wage
$33,070
50th Percentile Wage
$41,860
75th Percentile Wage
$57,020
90th Percentile Wage
$81,090

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the industry of food services and drinking places. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators is $81,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators is $25,970.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the industry of Food Services and Drinking Places from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$41,860
8.12% 15.24%
2016
$38,460
0.57% -
2015
$38,240
-3.53% -
2014
$39,590
2.60% -
2013
$38,560
7.99% -
2012
$35,480
- -

Table 3. Compare Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technician and Radio Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Accommodation and Food Services Sector

The average salaries of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in eight industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Casino Hotels
$59,990
Traveler Accommodation
$54,900
Accommodation
$54,820
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
$42,590
Full-Service Restaurants
$42,590
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
$41,950
Food Services and Drinking Places
$41,860
Special Food Services
$41,520

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