How much does a broadcast technician make in Sacramento?
$77,550a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.28 an hour or $6,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.28
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $77,550Highest 10%: $96,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 75th | $86,390 | $41.53 | |
| 90th | $96,690 | $46.49 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $77,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,750 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,930 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.28 ($77,550 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $77,550 against $59,570 nationally, 30% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $72,800, so Sacramento pays 7% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for broadcast technician pay?
9 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,690 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.