Broadcast Technicians Salary in Illinois
Broadcast Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $74,210 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($59,570)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,130; the top 10% earn over $128,130. Nationally the range is $31,390 to $123,670.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Audio and Video Technicians$60,740 median in Illinois
- Photonics Technicians$79,800 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$79,400 median in Illinois
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$59,950 median in Illinois
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64,630 median in Illinois
- Robotics Technicians$79,400 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Broadcast Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do broadcast technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $74,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,130 and the top 10% earn over $128,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for broadcast technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 47 (+25% vs. the national median of $59,570). Living costs are not included.