Broadcast Technicians Salary in California
Broadcast Technicians in California earn a median of $72,800 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($59,570)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480; the top 10% earn over $129,640. Nationally the range is $31,390 to $123,670.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Audio and Video Technicians$64,620 median in California
- Photonics Technicians$80,480 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$81,550 median in California
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$87,080 median in California
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76,630 median in California
- Robotics Technicians$81,550 median in California (broader BLS group)
Broadcast Technicians pay in California
How much do broadcast technicians make in California?
The median is $72,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $129,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for broadcast technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 47 (+22% vs. the national median of $59,570). Living costs are not included.