Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Iowa
$52,000 / year
≈ $4,350 per month · $25.00 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Iowa · median $48,500
25th percentile
$36,000Average
$52,00075th percentile
$66,000
$36,000Average
$52,00075th percentile
$66,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Broadcast Technician salary by state
Alabama$52,000
Arizona$83,500
Arkansas$45,500
California$82,000
Colorado$79,500
Connecticut$69,500
District of Columbia$103,500
Florida$75,000
Georgia$58,500
Hawaii$60,000
Idaho$57,000
Illinois$80,000
Indiana$51,000
Iowa$52,000
Kansas$59,000
Kentucky$41,500
Louisiana$51,000
Maine$60,500
Maryland$73,000
Massachusetts$58,500
Michigan$55,500
Minnesota$54,000
Mississippi$41,000
Missouri$53,000
Montana$53,000
Nebraska$47,500
Nevada$72,500
New Hampshire$90,500
New Mexico$55,500
New York$87,500
North Carolina$58,500
North Dakota$52,500
Ohio$56,500
Oklahoma$56,000
Oregon$52,000
Pennsylvania$88,000
Rhode Island$58,500
South Carolina$54,000
South Dakota$39,000
Tennessee$53,000
Texas$61,000
Utah$40,500
Virginia$59,500
Washington$66,500
West Virginia$35,000
Wisconsin$62,000
Wyoming$45,000
About this role
Broadcast Technician is a professional role within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Broadcast Technicians do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
- Monitor and log transmitter readings.
- Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
- Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
- Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
Top skills: Critical Thinking Active Listening Operations Monitoring Monitoring Writing Complex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Broadcast Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$32,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$61,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$86,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$128,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Broadcast Technician salary by industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
15,750 workers
$67,000Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
8,680 workers
$60,000Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers
7,070 workers
$76,000Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
1,220 workers
$83,500Educational Services
1,190 workers
$71,000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
1,120 workers
$95,500Motion Picture and Video Industries
1,080 workers
$95,500Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
990 workers
$70,500Spectator Sports
850 workers
$85,500Educational Services, State Government Owned
700 workers
$66,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Broadcast Technician pays 20% below the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio$70,000
Interpreters and Translators$68,500
Graphic Designer$73,000
Audio and Video Technicians$67,000
Dancer$66,500
Choreographer$75,500
Interior Designer$77,000
Coaches and Scouts$62,500
Careers related to Broadcast Technician
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Broadcast Technician make?
The average base salary for a Broadcast Technician in the United States is $70,500 per year, or about $33.89 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $41,500 and $86,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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