# SOC 27-4012: Broadcast Technicians

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-4012

Employers submitted 21 certified H-1B applications for Broadcast Technicians (27-4012) roles, requesting 26 workers. The average offered wage is $59,639/yr, close to the BLS national median ($59,570/yr). (2025, SOC 27-4012) The largest filers are LAPTV, LLC, Agape CHURCH, Inc. and Clair Wireless & Intercom LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 21 |
| Total workers | 26 |
| Average offered wage | $60K |
| Average prevailing wage | $41K |
| BLS median wage | $60K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 27-4012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +0% |

## Top employers (of 20)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [LAPTV, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/laptv-llc-c7b07ece48) | 3 | 3 | $45K | $60K |
| [Agape CHURCH, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/agape-church-inc-91f9154cdf) | 3 | 3 | $36K | $60K |
| [Clair Wireless & Intercom LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/clair-wireless-intercom-llc-f14991d792) | 2 | 2 | $45K | $60K |
| [Reach Media LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/reach-media-llc-2cd26dd933) | 2 | 2 | $116K | $60K |
| [Imagina HR SERVICES, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/imagina-hr-services-llc-abca817c04) | 2 | 2 | $85K | $60K |
| [TTBG Fresno OPCO, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ttbg-fresno-opco-llc-f81c667f8b) | 2 | 2 | $40K | $60K |
| [Northeastern Educational Television of OHIO, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/northeastern-educational-television-of-o-2b8667d072) | 2 | 7 | $29K | $60K |
| [National Captioning INSTITUTE, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/national-captioning-institute-inc-258df1c670) | 2 | 2 | $32K | $60K |
| [G.L.G. Project Integration Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/glg-project-integration-inc-62d878be32) | 2 | 2 | $60K | $60K |
| [BLOOMBERG, LP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bloomberg-lp-774c1c2d93) | 1 | 1 | $75K | $60K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $48K |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | $45K |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 | $40K |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | $38K |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | $33K |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | $17K |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | $127K |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $110K |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $55K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 2 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/27-4012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=27-4012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=27-4012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.