How much does a broadcast technician make in New York?
$96,820a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $46.55 an hour or $8,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.55
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,930Median: $96,820Highest 10%: $156,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| Median | $96,820 | $46.55 | |
| 75th | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| 90th | $156,400 | $75.17 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Buffalo, NY | $79,520 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $46.55 ($96,820 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $96,820 against $59,570 nationally, 63% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,840, so New York pays 23% more.
Where does New York rank for broadcast technician pay?
2 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,400 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.