How much does a broadcast technician make in Illinois?
$74,210a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in Illinois. That is $35.68 an hour or $6,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.68
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,130Median: $74,210Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| Median | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.60 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $96,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,650 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for broadcast technicians.
| 2. New Hampshire | $81,150 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | $80,470 |
| 4. New York | $78,840 |
| 5. Illinois | $74,210 |
| 6. Colorado | $74,040 |
| 7. Nevada | $73,070 |
| 8. Arizona | $73,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.68 ($74,210 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $74,210 against $59,570 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Illinois rank for broadcast technician pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays broadcast technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $96,060 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.