How much does a broadcast technician make in Columbus?
$54,290a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $26.10 an hour or $4,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.10
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $54,290Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| 75th | $89,380 | $42.97 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.35 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,300 |
| Cleveland, OH | $48,750 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Editor | $77,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $26.10 ($54,290 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $54,290 against $59,570 nationally, 9% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $48,720, so Columbus pays 11% more.
Where does Columbus rank for broadcast technician pay?
36 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,600 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.