How much does a broadcast technician make in California?
$72,800a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in California. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $72,800Highest 10%: $129,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $48,060 | $23.11 | |
| Median | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $97,430 | $46.84 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $77,790 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,550 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,750 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for broadcast technicians.
| 6. Colorado | $74,040 |
| 7. Nevada | $73,070 |
| 8. Arizona | $73,040 |
| 9. California | $72,800 |
| 10. Florida | $64,950 |
| 11. Maryland | $64,030 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $62,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.00 ($72,800 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $72,800 against $59,570 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for broadcast technician pay?
California ranks 9 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays broadcast technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $77,790 a year.
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.