How much does a broadcast technician make in Portland?
$53,650a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $25.79 an hour or $4,471 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.79
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,630Median: $53,650Highest 10%: $80,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $53,650 | $25.79 | |
| 75th | $74,830 | $35.98 | |
| 90th | $80,620 | $38.76 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $25.79 ($53,650 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $53,650 against $59,570 nationally, 10% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $44,420, so Portland pays 21% more.
Where does Portland rank for broadcast technician pay?
37 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,620 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.