How much does a broadcast technician make in Birmingham?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,120Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $80,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,120 | $14.48 | |
| 25th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 90th | $80,560 | $38.73 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Art Director | $78,710 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Editor | $72,650 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Writer and Author | $64,460 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $47,720 against $59,570 nationally, 20% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $47,290, so Birmingham pays 1% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for broadcast technician pay?
63 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,560 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.