How much does a broadcast technician make in Seattle?
$65,300a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.39 an hour or $5,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.39
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,180Median: $65,300Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| 25th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| 75th | $79,930 | $38.43 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.24 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians.
| Portland, OR | $53,650 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $31.39 ($65,300 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $65,300 against $59,570 nationally, 10% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $62,070, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for broadcast technician pay?
17 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a broadcast technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,400 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.