How much does a broadcast technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.64 an hour or $4,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.64
- Average (mean)
- $67,960
- Jobs
- 21,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,390 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| 75th | $83,520 | $40.15 | |
| 90th | $123,700 | $59.46 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $108,300 |
| New Hampshire | $81,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,470 |
| New York | $78,840 |
| Illinois | $74,210 |
| Colorado | $74,040 |
| Nevada | $73,070 |
| Arizona | $73,040 |
| California | $72,800 |
| Florida | $64,950 |
| Maryland | $64,030 |
| Wisconsin | $62,400 |
| Washington | $62,070 |
| Connecticut | $58,930 |
| Virginia | $57,940 |
| Maine | $55,110 |
| New Mexico | $49,990 |
| Rhode Island | $49,580 |
| Texas | $49,440 |
| Hawaii | $49,200 |
| Ohio | $48,720 |
| North Dakota | $48,090 |
| North Carolina | $47,780 |
| Michigan | $47,730 |
| Georgia | $47,340 |
| Tennessee | $47,340 |
| Alabama | $47,290 |
| Massachusetts | $47,260 |
| South Carolina | $46,860 |
| Iowa | $46,820 |
| Minnesota | $46,790 |
| Montana | $46,600 |
| Idaho | $44,730 |
| Oklahoma | $44,530 |
| Louisiana | $44,440 |
| Oregon | $44,420 |
| Indiana | $44,400 |
| Nebraska | $43,680 |
| Arkansas | $41,870 |
| Kansas | $41,600 |
| Missouri | $41,600 |
| Kentucky | $40,240 |
| Wyoming | $39,380 |
| South Dakota | $32,150 |
| Utah | $31,490 |
| Mississippi | $27,750 |
| West Virginia | $27,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,200 |
| New York, NY | $96,820 |
| Chicago, IL | $96,060 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $81,640 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,030 |
| Buffalo, NY | $79,520 |
| Denver, CO | $78,050 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,790 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,550 |
| Washington, DC | $75,010 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $74,890 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $74,760 |
| Miami, FL | $74,490 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,740 |
In other countries
Broadcast Technician belongs to the international group "Broadcasting and audiovisual technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Audio and Video Technician$58,100
- Sound Engineering Technician$73,130
- Lighting Technician$68,060
- Photographer$44,660
- Camera Operator$74,990
- Film and Video Editor$75,420
- Media and Communication Equipment Worker$70,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.64 ($59,570 a year).
How much does a broadcast technician make a month?
About $4,964 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,570 a year.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,390 or less a year ($15.09 an hour); the top 10% make $123,700 or more.
Which state pays broadcast technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $108,300 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($81,150) and Pennsylvania ($80,470).
Which city pays broadcast technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,200 a year.
How many broadcast technicians are there in the United States?
About 21,110 people work as broadcast technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.