How much does a broadcast technician make in Virginia?
$57,940a year
Median yearly pay for broadcast technicians in Virginia. That is $27.86 an hour or $4,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.86
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,430Median: $57,940Highest 10%: $82,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,430 | $13.67 | |
| 25th | $41,800 | $20.10 | |
| Median | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 75th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 90th | $82,510 | $39.67 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,010 |
| Richmond, VA | $52,160 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $50,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for broadcast technicians.
| 12. Wisconsin | $62,400 |
| 13. Washington | $62,070 |
| 14. Connecticut | $58,930 |
| 15. Virginia | $57,940 |
| 16. Maine | $55,110 |
| 17. New Mexico | $49,990 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $49,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $27.86 ($57,940 a year).
Do broadcast technicians make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $57,940 against $59,570 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for broadcast technician pay?
Virginia ranks 15 of 47 states.
Which city in Virginia pays broadcast technicians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,010 a year.
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.