SOC 27-4012 · May 2025 · United States
Broadcast Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Broadcast Technicians across the United States is $59,570 per year, measured over 21,110 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $108,270.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Broadcast Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 296.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $108,270 and West Virginia pays $27,310.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $108,270 | 290 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $81,150 | 170 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $80,470 | 950 | |
| 4 | New York | $78,840 | 1,690 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $74,210 | 690 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $74,040 | 820 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $73,070 | 280 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $73,040 | 530 | |
| 9 | California | $72,800 | 2,340 | |
| 10 | Florida | $64,950 | 1,130 |
States with the most Broadcast Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,340 | $72,800 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,690 | $78,840 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,380 | $49,440 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,130 | $64,950 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 950 | $80,470 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 820 | $74,040 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 760 | $44,400 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 710 | $57,940 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | 700 | $58,930 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 690 | $74,210 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $103,180 | 460 |
| 2 | New York | $96,820 | 2,010 |
| 3 | Chicago | $96,060 | 520 |
| 4 | Phoenix | $81,640 | 370 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $81,030 | 160 |
| 6 | Buffalo | $79,520 | 70 |
| 7 | Denver | $78,050 | 700 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $77,790 | 540 |
| 9 | Sacramento | $77,550 | 130 |
| 10 | Washington | $75,010 | 710 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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