How much does a broadcast technician make in Atlanta?
$49,420a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.76 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.76
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,250Median: $49,420Highest 10%: $96,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,250 | $12.62 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 75th | $91,370 | $43.93 | |
| 90th | $96,930 | $46.60 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Savannah, GA | $47,340 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.76 ($49,420 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $49,420 against $59,570 nationally, 17% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $47,340, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for broadcast technician pay?
50 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,930 or more.
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.