How much does a broadcast technician make in Baltimore?
$69,910a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $33.61 an hour or $5,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.61
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $69,910Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $69,910 | $33.61 | |
| 75th | $83,440 | $40.12 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.59 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,200 |
| Washington, DC | $75,010 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $33.61 ($69,910 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $69,910 against $59,570 nationally, 17% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $64,030, so Baltimore pays 9% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for broadcast technician pay?
14 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 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.