How much does a broadcast technician make in Portland?
$54,950a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $26.42 an hour or $4,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.42
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,510Median: $54,950Highest 10%: $82,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Median | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 75th | $74,900 | $36.01 | |
| 90th | $82,180 | $39.51 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $78,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Interior Designer | $66,260 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| News Analyst | $50,390 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
| Photographer | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $26.42 ($54,950 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $54,950 against $59,570 nationally, 8% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $55,110, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for broadcast technician pay?
35 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,180 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.