SOC 27-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Broadcast Technicians — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Broadcast Technicians in Denver, CO is $78,050 per year, well above the national median of $59,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Broadcast Technicians in Denver, CO is $78,050 per year, well above the national median of $59,570. The gap of 31.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $49,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $120,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,000 to $86,840.
Employment stands at 700, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 242nd of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,090 | −17.6% |
| 25th | $60,000 | +0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $78,050 | +31.0% |
| 75th | $86,840 | +45.8% |
| 90th | $120,450 | +102.2% |
| Mean | $79,270 | +33.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $47,090 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $78,050 buys what $75,703 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,703US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,050 a year, 31.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,090 to $120,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $47,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Broadcast Technicians in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $78,050, or $37.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,570, so pay in Denver, CO is 31.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $120,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Colorado Springs, at $47,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 700 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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