How much does a broadcast technician make in Boston?
$49,590a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $49,590Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $39,950 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $74,130 | $35.64 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.89 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Providence, RI | $46,480 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.84 ($49,590 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $49,590 against $59,570 nationally, 17% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $47,260, so Boston pays 5% more.
Where does Boston rank for broadcast technician pay?
49 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,800 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.