How much does a broadcast technician make in Buffalo?
$79,520a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $38.23 an hour or $6,627 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.23
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,560Median: $79,520Highest 10%: $120,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| Median | $79,520 | $38.23 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.71 | |
| 90th | $120,200 | $57.76 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| New York, NY | $96,820 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $115,300 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $99,620 |
| Art Director | $95,770 |
| Producer and Director | $79,450 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,360 |
| Technical Writer | $78,300 |
| Film and Video Editor | $73,130 |
| Editor | $71,520 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,380 |
| Lighting Technician | $67,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $38.23 ($79,520 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $79,520 against $59,570 nationally, 33% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,840, so Buffalo pays 1% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for broadcast technician pay?
6 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,200 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.