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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Virginia
$77,500 / year
≈ $6,450 per month · $37.26 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Virginia · median $68,000
25th percentile
$49,000Average
$77,50075th percentile
$96,500
$49,000Average
$77,50075th percentile
$96,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, 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.
Media Technical Directors/Manager salary by state
Alabama$76,000
Alaska$62,000
Arizona$98,000
Arkansas$46,000
California$161,000
Colorado$89,000
Connecticut$111,500
Delaware$114,500
District of Columbia$119,000
Florida$98,500
Georgia$107,000
Hawaii$77,000
Idaho$72,500
Illinois$99,500
Indiana$67,000
Iowa$67,000
Kansas$70,000
Kentucky$64,000
Louisiana$90,500
Maine$88,500
Maryland$94,000
Massachusetts$98,000
Michigan$82,500
Minnesota$84,500
Mississippi$58,000
Missouri$81,500
Montana$65,500
Nebraska$64,500
Nevada$96,500
New Hampshire$67,500
New Jersey$128,500
New York$139,500
North Carolina$78,000
North Dakota$65,000
Ohio$81,000
Oklahoma$73,000
Oregon$99,000
Pennsylvania$86,000
Rhode Island$94,000
South Carolina$75,500
South Dakota$67,500
Tennessee$81,500
Texas$88,000
Utah$96,000
Vermont$72,500
Virginia$77,500
Washington$102,500
West Virginia$66,000
Wisconsin$82,500
Wyoming$62,000
About this role
Media Technical Directors/Manager 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 Media Technical Directors/Managers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
- Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
- Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
- Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
- Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
Top skills: Speaking Monitoring Coordination Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Media Technical Directors/Manager pay by experience level
Entry level$47,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$65,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$93,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$139,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$205,500
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
+4.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
12,800
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Media Technical Directors/Manager salary by industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
41,570 workers
$105,000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
39,270 workers
$137,000Motion Picture and Video Industries
37,700 workers
$138,500Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers
23,000 workers
$124,000Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
18,570 workers
$82,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
17,990 workers
$125,000Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
16,380 workers
$92,000Performing Arts Companies
8,270 workers
$79,000Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
8,240 workers
$128,500Educational Services
6,300 workers
$80,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Media Technical Directors/Manager pays 33% above 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
Media Programming Director$117,500
Actor$125,500
Musicians and Singers$130,000
Art Director$134,000
Technical Writer$100,500
Fashion Designer$94,500
Careers related to Media Technical Directors/Manager
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Media Technical Directors/Manager make?
The average base salary for a Media Technical Directors/Manager in the United States is $117,500 per year, or about $56.49 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $65,000 and $139,500 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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