How much does a broadcast technician make in Richmond?
$52,160a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $25.08 an hour or $4,347 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.08
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,810Median: $52,160Highest 10%: $77,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| 25th | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| Median | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| 75th | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $77,610 | $37.31 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Washington, DC | $75,010 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $50,720 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $114,400 |
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Writer and Author | $74,300 |
| Editor | $70,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Fine Artist | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $25.08 ($52,160 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $52,160 against $59,570 nationally, 12% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $57,940, so Richmond pays 10% less.
Where does Richmond rank for broadcast technician pay?
41 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,610 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.