How much does a broadcast technician make in Madison?
$65,990a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $31.73 an hour or $5,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.73
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $65,990Highest 10%: $82,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| Median | $65,990 | $31.73 | |
| 75th | $75,880 | $36.48 | |
| 90th | $82,170 | $39.50 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Milwaukee, WI | $74,760 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,660 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,610 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $31.73 ($65,990 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $65,990 against $59,570 nationally, 11% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,400, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for broadcast technician pay?
16 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,170 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.