How much does a broadcast technician make in San Francisco?
$77,790a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $37.40 an hour or $6,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.40
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,450Median: $77,790Highest 10%: $164,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 25th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 75th | $114,700 | $55.15 | |
| 90th | $164,800 | $79.23 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Sacramento, CA | $77,550 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,750 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,930 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $157,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $37.40 ($77,790 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $77,790 against $59,570 nationally, 31% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $72,800, so San Francisco pays 7% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for broadcast technician pay?
8 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,800 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.