How much does a broadcast technician make in Providence?
$46,480a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.35 an hour or $3,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.35
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,480Highest 10%: $84,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $39,340 | $18.91 | |
| Median | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| 75th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 90th | $84,720 | $40.73 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.35 ($46,480 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $46,480 against $59,570 nationally, 22% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $49,580, so Providence pays 6% less.
Where does Providence rank for broadcast technician pay?
69 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,720 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.