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Broadcast operations technician salary
Average broadcast operations technician salary
$38,761
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Average broadcast operations technician salary by state
Highest paying states for broadcast operations technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $43,485 | $20.91 |
| 2 | Montana | $40,251 | $19.35 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $39,030 | $18.76 |
| 4 | Florida | $41,486 | $19.95 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $39,718 | $19.10 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $40,546 | $19.49 |
| 7 | Virginia | $48,766 | $23.45 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $41,516 | $19.96 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| 10 | Colorado | $44,546 | $21.42 |
| 11 | Ohio | $38,051 | $18.29 |
| 12 | Nevada | $37,087 | $17.83 |
| 13 | Oregon | $43,880 | $21.10 |
| 14 | Alaska | $38,020 | $18.28 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $36,200 | $17.40 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $35,673 | $17.15 |
| 17 | Washington | $38,124 | $18.33 |
| 18 | New York | $42,400 | $20.38 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $44,848 | $21.56 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $37,140 | $17.86 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $36,535 | $17.56 |
| 22 | Utah | $37,312 | $17.94 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $36,616 | $17.60 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $35,626 | $17.13 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $33,925 | $16.31 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $36,539 | $17.57 |
| 27 | Michigan | $34,367 | $16.52 |
| 28 | Arizona | $36,080 | $17.35 |
| 29 | Vermont | $36,481 | $17.54 |
| 30 | California | $37,217 | $17.89 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $36,442 | $17.52 |
| 32 | Maine | $31,535 | $15.16 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $31,640 | $15.21 |
| 34 | Illinois | $35,631 | $17.13 |
| 35 | Iowa | $32,316 | $15.54 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $33,190 | $15.96 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $31,192 | $15.00 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $32,134 | $15.45 |
| 39 | Idaho | $31,956 | $15.36 |
| 40 | Delaware | $35,458 | $17.05 |
| 41 | Kansas | $31,434 | $15.11 |
| 42 | Indiana | $30,838 | $14.83 |
| 43 | Georgia | $30,464 | $14.65 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $30,618 | $14.72 |
| 45 | New Jersey | $32,947 | $15.84 |
| 46 | Alabama | $31,150 | $14.98 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $28,900 | $13.89 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $34,798 | $16.73 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | $33,089 | $15.91 |
| 50 | Missouri | $30,086 | $14.46 |
| 51 | Maryland | $31,669 | $15.23 |
Broadcast operations technician salary details
A broadcast operations technician's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a broadcast operations technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $38,761 | $3,230 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying broadcast operations technician jobs
The highest paying types of broadcast operations technicians are remote broadcast engineer, master control engineer, and station engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio/Video Engineer | $85,179 | $7,098 | $40.95 | 9,309 |
| Master Control Operator | $52,528 | $4,377 | $25.25 | 70,063 |
| Remote Broadcast Engineer | $112,099 | $9,342 | $53.89 | 75,540 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Broadcast Engineer | $70,490 | $5,874 | $33.89 | 7,228 |
| Board Operator | $42,557 | $3,546 | $20.46 | 31,348 |
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Broadcast operations technician salary trends
The average broadcast operations technician salary has risen by $6,227 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average broadcast operations technician earned $32,534 annually, but today, they earn $38,761 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for broadcast operations technicians over the last decade.
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Average broadcast operations technician salary over time
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Broadcast operations technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,800 | $18.64 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $36,100 | $17.35 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $35,700 | $17.14 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $34,700 | $16.71 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $34,300 | $16.49 | +2.7% |
Recently added broadcast operations technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Systems Group | Live Broadcast Media Operations Technician-Temporary/Seasonal (May-July) | Dallas, TX | 04/28/2025 | $62,610 |
| University of New Mexico | Broadcast Operator | Albuquerque, NM | 02/07/2025 | $37,754 |
| Hearst | Broadcast Operations Technician | Baltimore, MD | 01/26/2025 | $43,827 |
| SMT | Hockey Broadcast Operator | Durham, NC | 01/25/2025 | $37,566 |
| Hearst Television | Broadcast Operations Technician | Baltimore, MD | 12/15/2024 | $43,827 |
| Wptz Tv | Broadcast Operations Technician | Baltimore, MD | 12/12/2024 | $43,827 |
| Fox | Broadcast Operations Technician | Los Angeles, CA | 11/25/2024 | $43,827 |
| State of South Dakota | Sdpb Broadcast Operations Technician (Temporary) | Vermillion, SD | 11/23/2024 | $41,239 |
| San Diego Gulls Hockey Club | Ahltv Broadcast Operator | San Diego, CA | 10/21/2024 | $37,566 |
| Insight Global | Broadcast Operator | Marina del Rey, CA | 09/12/2024 | $60,000 |
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