How much does a broadcast technician make in Pennsylvania?
$80,470a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $38.69 an hour or $6,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.69
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,720Median: $80,470Highest 10%: $162,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,720 | $13.33 | |
| 25th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.31 | |
| 90th | $162,500 | $78.13 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,030 |
| Allentown, PA | $63,370 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $58,410 |
| Scranton, PA | $58,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for broadcast technicians.
| 1. District of Columbia | $108,300 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $81,150 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | $80,470 |
| 4. New York | $78,840 |
| 5. Illinois | $74,210 |
| 6. Colorado | $74,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $38.69 ($80,470 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $80,470 against $59,570 nationally, 35% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for broadcast technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 3 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays broadcast technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,200 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.