How much does a broadcast technician make in Houston?
$47,890a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,530Median: $47,890Highest 10%: $94,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| 75th | $71,910 | $34.57 | |
| 90th | $94,180 | $45.28 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Dallas, TX | $63,500 |
| Austin, TX | $55,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,830 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.02 ($47,890 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,890 against $59,570 nationally, 20% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,440, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for broadcast technician pay?
60 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,180 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.