Broadcast Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for broadcast technicians is $59,570 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,310 in West Virginia to $108,270 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,390
- 25th percentile
- $40,320
- Median
- $59,570
- 75th percentile
- $83,520
- Top 10%
- $123,670
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 21,110 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $108,270 | +82% | $45,220 | $133,880 | 290 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $81,150 | +36% | $61,350 | $132,880 | 170 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $80,470 | +35% | $27,720 | $162,500 | 950 |
| 4 | New York | $78,840 | +32% | $37,740 | $136,310 | 1,690 |
| 5 | Illinois | $74,210 | +25% | $35,130 | $128,130 | 690 |
| 6 | Colorado | $74,040 | +24% | $45,840 | $111,870 | 820 |
| 7 | Nevada | $73,070 | +23% | $31,330 | $108,610 | 280 |
| 8 | Arizona | $73,040 | +23% | $38,300 | $132,820 | 530 |
| 9 | California | $72,800 | +22% | $38,480 | $129,640 | 2,340 |
| 10 | Florida | $64,950 | +9% | $31,970 | $124,420 | 1,130 |
| 11 | Maryland | $64,030 | +7% | $35,880 | $122,990 | 460 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $62,400 | +5% | $30,020 | $82,400 | 410 |
| 13 | Washington | $62,070 | +4% | $37,760 | $96,690 | 270 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $58,930 | −1% | $45,130 | $102,490 | 700 |
| 15 | Virginia | $57,940 | −3% | $28,430 | $82,510 | 710 |
| 16 | Maine | $55,110 | −7% | $40,040 | $82,180 | 90 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $49,990 | −16% | $37,340 | $73,990 | 80 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $49,580 | −17% | $31,200 | $84,720 | 110 |
| 19 | Texas | $49,440 | −17% | $29,580 | $97,330 | 1,380 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $49,200 | −17% | $29,120 | $97,550 | 70 |
| 21 | Ohio | $48,720 | −18% | $24,960 | $99,800 | 430 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $48,090 | −19% | $27,040 | $85,850 | 80 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $47,780 | −20% | $35,000 | $88,460 | 580 |
| 24 | Michigan | $47,730 | −20% | $28,660 | $86,540 | 580 |
| 25 | Georgia | $47,340 | −21% | $26,250 | $94,300 | 440 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $47,340 | −21% | $30,100 | $78,870 | 400 |
| 27 | Alabama | $47,290 | −21% | $27,680 | $79,410 | 220 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $47,260 | −21% | $36,370 | $82,920 | 560 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $46,860 | −21% | $30,630 | $82,010 | 210 |
| 30 | Iowa | $46,820 | −21% | $23,320 | $79,050 | 180 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $46,790 | −21% | $32,160 | $80,040 | 330 |
| 32 | Montana | $46,600 | −22% | $35,890 | $87,140 | 60 |
| 33 | Idaho | $44,730 | −25% | $24,680 | $109,990 | 90 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $44,530 | −25% | $20,490 | $97,640 | 240 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $44,440 | −25% | $28,800 | $77,280 | 120 |
| 36 | Oregon | $44,420 | −25% | $31,900 | $75,930 | 220 |
| 37 | Indiana | $44,400 | −25% | $35,410 | $74,260 | 760 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $43,680 | −27% | $28,080 | $68,430 | 160 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $41,870 | −30% | $23,760 | $62,580 | 220 |
| 40 | Kansas | $41,600 | −30% | $21,520 | $130,000 | 90 |
| 41 | Missouri | $41,600 | −30% | $31,650 | $81,890 | 300 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $40,240 | −32% | $18,510 | $70,880 | 230 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $39,380 | −34% | $25,950 | $65,230 | 50 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $32,150 | −46% | $27,270 | $55,360 | 40 |
| 45 | Utah | $31,490 | −47% | $22,110 | $81,060 | 300 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $27,750 | −53% | $23,310 | $63,210 | 60 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $27,310 | −54% | $21,140 | $60,820 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Broadcast Technicians salary questions
Which state pays broadcast technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $108,270 a year (+82% vs. the national median of $59,570). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays broadcast technicians the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $27,310 a year (−54% vs. national).
Where do most broadcast technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,340, with a median of $72,800.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.