The average annual wage of the occupations is $65,010 and $31 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 117,010 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians is $26,285. The average length of the programs is 330 hours and the average completion time is 14.89 months.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technology/Technician | 31 | $27,749 | - | - | - |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 91 | $35,200 | - | 283 Hours | 13.00 Months |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 54 | $7,500 | $350 | 901 Hours | 11.00 Months |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 129 | $25,126 | $646 | 318 Hours | 14.43 Months |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other) | 14 | $26,447 | - | 72 Hours | 15.00 Months |
| Audio Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 | $55,877 | - | - | - |
| Music Technology | 38 | $37,315 | $6,300 | 77 Hours | 21.00 Months |
The following 61 occupations are related to Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians.
The following 291 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.