The Communications Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Media and Communication Workers, All Other SOC: 27-3099 Occupation: Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $71,770 | 23,590 | N/A | N/A |
Broadcast Technicians SOC: 27-4012 Occupation: Broadcast Technicians | $53,920 | 21,080 | N/A | N/A |
Sound Engineering Technicians SOC: 27-4014 Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,430 | 13,050 | N/A | N/A |
Film and Video Editors SOC: 27-4032 Occupation: Film and Video Editors | $70,980 | 28,860 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,770 | 23,590 |
| 2023 | $61,900 | 23,230 |
| 2022 | $65,000 | 23,780 |
| 2021 | $49,900 | 16,540 |
| 2020 | $49,730 | 20,940 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,920 | 21,080 |
| 2023 | $57,690 | 26,190 |
| 2022 | $60,700 | 33,020 |
| 2021 | $44,740 | 25,270 |
| 2020 | $43,570 | 25,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,430 | 13,050 |
| 2023 | $59,430 | 14,600 |
| 2022 | $60,670 | 13,420 |
| 2021 | $60,500 | 10,800 |
| 2020 | $53,520 | 10,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,980 | 28,860 |
| 2023 | $66,600 | 29,240 |
| 2022 | $63,520 | 32,080 |
| 2021 | $62,680 | 28,030 |
| 2020 | $67,250 | 22,410 |