The average salary for a broadcast technician in the United States is $71,600, but the range typically falls between $36,770 and $96,710. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.43, with a range between $17.68 and $46.5.
There are approximately 26,190 people employed as a broadcast technician in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of broadcast technicians.The state with the best pay for a broadcast technician is California, with an average annual salary of $105,030, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $35,310.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,080 | $13.5 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,770 | $17.68 |
| Median | $57,690 | $27.74 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,710 | $46.5 |
| 90th Percentile | $125,410 | $60.29 |
The salary of a broadcast technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a broadcast technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for broadcast technicians are California, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Illinois, Connecticut while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23,920 | $45,030 | $73,790 |
| Alaska | $30,260 | $51,170 | $83,980 |
| Arizona | $32,110 | $50,180 | $74,060 |
| Arkansas | $24,700 | $39,940 | $58,120 |
| California | $39,710 | $105,030 | $133,930 |
| Colorado | $40,530 | $90,260 | $119,980 |
| Connecticut | $36,230 | $66,140 | $95,980 |
| District of Columbia | $45,750 | $85,970 | $127,650 |
| Florida | $26,970 | $62,420 | $110,230 |
| Georgia | $28,390 | $50,350 | $76,140 |
| Hawaii | $26,170 | $55,290 | $85,010 |
| Idaho | $29,080 | $43,900 | $74,680 |
| Illinois | $29,070 | $73,500 | $130,430 |
| Indiana | $23,970 | $49,510 | $81,600 |
| Iowa | $16,900 | $45,610 | $93,120 |
| Kansas | $21,440 | $44,790 | $71,300 |
| Kentucky | $20,800 | $60,020 | $179,650 |
| Louisiana | $32,080 | $53,240 | $83,400 |
| Maine | $31,910 | $64,930 | $112,270 |
| Maryland | $27,880 | $57,950 | $86,360 |
| Massachusetts | $34,370 | $59,800 | $99,900 |
| Michigan | $24,070 | $45,710 | $77,710 |
| Minnesota | $25,540 | $52,620 | $97,260 |
| Mississippi | $17,020 | $35,310 | $66,710 |
| Missouri | $29,350 | $50,990 | $85,660 |
| Montana | $21,490 | $45,580 | $79,620 |
| Nebraska | $21,840 | $35,880 | $71,630 |
| Nevada | $30,160 | $54,580 | $74,220 |
| New Jersey | $53,660 | $92,110 | $124,230 |
| New Mexico | $36,950 | $55,820 | $67,320 |
| New York | $33,040 | $72,780 | $130,590 |
| North Carolina | $28,630 | $46,940 | $72,990 |
| North Dakota | $22,450 | $43,200 | $76,720 |
| Oklahoma | $17,300 | $40,010 | $61,940 |
| Oregon | $30,900 | $67,790 | $116,570 |
| Rhode Island | $27,040 | $51,170 | $78,380 |
| South Carolina | $28,920 | $47,070 | $70,200 |
| South Dakota | $22,460 | $34,410 | $54,570 |
| Tennessee | $29,000 | $43,830 | $61,890 |
| Texas | $22,300 | $49,850 | $84,280 |
| Utah | $28,970 | $52,310 | $90,230 |
| Vermont | $33,540 | $48,990 | $75,780 |
| Virginia | $30,180 | $68,160 | $126,230 |
| Washington | $34,520 | $55,090 | $82,270 |
| West Virginia | $21,200 | $31,240 | $49,840 |
| Wisconsin | $30,650 | $64,840 | $114,150 |
| Wyoming | $27,470 | $45,630 | $70,270 |
Even between cities, the salary of a broadcast technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for broadcast technicians is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $104,550.The city with the lowest average salary for broadcast technicians is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, SD with an average salary of $27,860.
Areas with highest average salaries for broadcast technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for broadcast technicians
The number of broadcast technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of broadcast technicians has increased by 230. On average, the number of broadcast technicians has been increasing by 0.2% each year. The salary of broadcast technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of broadcast technicians has increased by $22,350. On average, the salary of broadcast technicians has been increasing by 11.3% each year.
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