How much does a broadcast technician make in Iowa?
$46,820a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in Iowa. That is $22.51 an hour or $3,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.51
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,320Median: $46,820Highest 10%: $79,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,320 | $11.21 | |
| 25th | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| Median | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 75th | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| 90th | $79,050 | $38.00 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $47,880 |
| Omaha, NE | $44,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for broadcast technicians.
| 27. Alabama | $47,290 |
| 28. Massachusetts | $47,260 |
| 29. South Carolina | $46,860 |
| 30. Iowa | $46,820 |
| 31. Minnesota | $46,790 |
| 32. Montana | $46,600 |
| 33. Idaho | $44,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.51 ($46,820 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $46,820 against $59,570 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Iowa rank for broadcast technician pay?
Iowa ranks 30 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays broadcast technicians the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $47,880 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.