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Occupational Employment Statistics for Audio Recording Technology Concentration Programs:

 

The data and information provided on this page for the degree programs in Business Management, or Music Business come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Listed below are the Standard Occupational Codes (S.O.C.) for the paid positions for which a B.P.S. Business Management: Audio Recording Technology, or a Mus.B. Jazz/Commercial Music: Audio Recording Technology degree might be appropriate qualifications. On this page are also provided employment estimates and mean wage estimates for broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators. In addition, there are links to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website for all of the information that follows:

 

 

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Occupational Employment and Wages, May, 2010

 

27-4010 Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators:

 

This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations: 

 

27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians
27-4013 Radio Operators
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians

27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Others

 

 

 

Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators held about 114,600 jobs in 2008. Their employment was distributed among the following detailed occupations:

 

Projections Data from the National Employment Matrix

Occupational Title	SOC Code	Employment, 2008	Projected Employment, 2018	Change, 2008-18		Detailed Statistics
				Number	Percent
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators	27-4010	114,600	123,600	9,000	8	[PDF]	[XLS]
Audio and video equipment technicians	27-4011	55,400	62,400	7,000	13	[PDF]	[XLS]
Broadcast technicians	27-4012	38,800	39,400	700	2	[PDF]	[XLS]
Radio operators	27-4013	1,000	1,100	100	9	[PDF]	[XLS]
Sound engineering technicians	27-4014	19,500	20,700	1,200	6	[PDF]	[XLS]
NOTE: Data in this table are rounded. See the discussion of the employment projections table in the Handbook introductory chapter on Occupational Information Included in the Handbook.

 

 

27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians:

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. Excludes "Sound Engineering Technicians" (27-4014).

 

27-4012 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.

 

27-4013 Radio Operators:

Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

 

27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians:

Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.

 

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Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:

Industry	Employment (1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Motion Picture and Video Industries	4,540	1.28	$31.31	$65,130
Sound Recording Industries	2,840	16.92	$25.95	$53,970
Radio and Television Broadcasting	2,250	1.06	$24.64	$51,240
Performing Arts Companies	1,120	0.99	$21.13	$43,950
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	480	1.07	$18.68	$38,860

 

Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:

Industry	Employment (1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Sound Recording Industries	2,840	16.92	$25.95	$53,970
Motion Picture and Video Industries	4,540	1.28	$31.31	$65,130
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	480	1.07	$18.68	$38,860
Radio and Television Broadcasting	2,250	1.06	$24.64	$51,240
Performing Arts Companies	1,120	0.99	$21.13	$43,950

 

Top paying industries for this occupation:

Industry	Employment (1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Religious Organizations	80	0.04	$31.88	$66,320
Motion Picture and Video Industries	4,540	1.28	$31.31	$65,130
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	220	0.02	$30.61	$63,660
Specialized Design Services	40	0.03	$30.03	$62,450
Software Publishers	160	0.06	$28.03	$58,310

 

Earnings:

 

Television stations usually pay higher salaries than radio stations, commercial broadcasting usually pays more than non-commercial broadcasting, and stations in large markets pay more than those in small markets.

 

Median annual wages of audio and video equipment technicians in May 2008 were $38,050. The middle 50 percent earned between $28,130 and $51,780. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,500, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,030. Median annual wages in motion picture and video industries, which employed the largest number of audio and video equipment technicians, were $39,410.

 

Median annual wages of broadcast technicians in May 2008 were $32,900. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,900 and $49,340. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,510, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,550. Median annual wages in radio and television broadcasting, which employed the largest number of broadcast technicians, were $29,220.

 

Median annual wages of sound engineering technicians in May 2008 were $47,490. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,770 and $69,700. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,700.

 

Median annual wages of radio operators in May 2008 were $37,120. The middle 50 percent earned between $27,890 and $48,200. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $19,240, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $61,290.

 

For the latest wage information:

The above wage data are from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey program, unless otherwise noted. For the latest National, State, and local earnings data, visit the following pages:

audio and video equipment technicians broadcast technicians radio operators sound engineering technicians

27-4099 Media and Communication Equiptment Workers, All Others

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

 

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Industry Profile for This Occupation

Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.

 

Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.

 

Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:

Industry	Employment(1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	5,060	0.25	$39.42	$81,990
Motion Picture and Video Industries	4,630	1.30	$33.30	$69,250
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	920	0.03	$20.68	$43,010
Radio and Television Broadcasting	810	0.38	$19.43	$40,420
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	590	0.10	$17.21	$35,800

 

 

Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:

Industry	Employment(1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Motion Picture and Video Industries	4,630	1.30	$33.30	$69,250
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	290	0.65	$26.79	$55,720
Performing Arts Companies	490	0.43	$22.89	$47,610
Radio and Television Broadcasting	810	0.38	$19.43	$40,420
Cable and Other Subscription Programming	240	0.31	$22.42	$46,630

 

 

Top paying industries for this occupation:

Industry	Employment(1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	5,060	0.25	$39.42	$81,990
Motion Picture and Video Industries	4,630	1.30	$33.30	$69,250
Specialized Design Services	210	0.19	$32.03	$66,620
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions	40	0.03	$31.47	$65,460
Software Publishers	90	0.04	$30.58	$63,600

 

Geographic Profile for This Occupation

States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.

 

States with the highest employment level in this occupation:

State	Employment(1)	Employment per thousand jobs	Location quotient (9)	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
California	5,050	0.36	2.72	$32.57	$67,750
New York	1,000	0.12	0.91	$34.40	$71,560
Virginia	850	0.24	1.82	$41.48	$86,280
Florida	690	0.10	0.73	$29.47	$61,290
New Jersey	680	0.18	1.36	$30.22	$62,870

 

27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers

 

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

 

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25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists

 

Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.

 

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See also: Mass Communcation

 

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