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The average salary for a Remote Broadcast Engineer is approximately $112,099 per year, which translates to about $54 per hour. Salary can vary based on multiple factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, engineers in major metropolitan areas may see higher compensation due to increased demand and living costs.
Identifying high-paying states and cities can significantly impact earning potential. States like California, New York, and Texas often offer higher salaries for remote positions, reflecting differences in living expenses and industry concentration. For example, cities such as San Francisco and New York City are known for their competitive salaries in broadcasting roles.
Remote Broadcast Engineers have opportunities across various industries, from television and radio broadcasting to live event production and streaming services. As technology evolves, so do job prospects in this field. Professionals interested in advancing their careers may consider further education or certifications in broadcasting technology, which can open doors to higher-paying roles and specialized positions.
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The highest-paying states for remote broadcast engineers are Washington, California, and New York. The lowest average remote broadcast engineer salary states are Alaska, Iowa, and Maine.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $129,762 | $62.39 |
| 2 | California | $128,037 | $61.56 |
| 3 | New York | $125,189 | $60.19 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $124,556 | $59.88 |
| 5 | Colorado | $118,969 | $57.20 |
| 6 | Georgia | $117,319 | $56.40 |
| 7 | Oregon | $109,505 | $52.65 |
| 8 | Montana | $110,866 | $53.30 |
| 9 | Virginia | $109,423 | $52.61 |
| 10 | Nevada | $110,603 | $53.17 |
| 11 | Florida | $113,761 | $54.69 |
| 12 | Arizona | $107,404 | $51.64 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $120,116 | $57.75 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $116,091 | $55.81 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $104,406 | $50.20 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $113,557 | $54.59 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $99,114 | $47.65 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $110,938 | $53.34 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $103,415 | $49.72 |
| 20 | Ohio | $105,987 | $50.96 |
| 21 | Delaware | $98,957 | $47.58 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $98,972 | $47.58 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $106,360 | $51.13 |
| 24 | Vermont | $96,255 | $46.28 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $97,857 | $47.05 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $98,593 | $47.40 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $97,739 | $46.99 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $98,912 | $47.55 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $98,674 | $47.44 |
| 30 | Texas | $95,484 | $45.91 |
| 31 | Utah | $92,602 | $44.52 |
| 32 | Alabama | $92,385 | $44.42 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $94,076 | $45.23 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $100,384 | $48.26 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $94,825 | $45.59 |
| 36 | Idaho | $92,236 | $44.34 |
| 37 | Alaska | $85,514 | $41.11 |
| 38 | Missouri | $94,319 | $45.35 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $90,568 | $43.54 |
| 40 | Maryland | $89,069 | $42.82 |
| 41 | Michigan | $89,871 | $43.21 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $90,529 | $43.52 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $89,321 | $42.94 |
| 44 | Maine | $84,922 | $40.83 |
| 45 | Illinois | $85,901 | $41.30 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $81,480 | $39.17 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $86,127 | $41.41 |
| 48 | Kansas | $85,861 | $41.28 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $82,857 | $39.84 |
| 50 | Iowa | $84,976 | $40.85 |
| 51 | Indiana | $83,138 | $39.97 |
The highest-paying cities for remote broadcast engineers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $132,660 | $63.78 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $130,122 | $62.56 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $125,571 | $60.37 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $124,651 | $59.93 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $118,600 | $57.02 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $116,926 | $56.21 |
| 7 | Tampa, FL | $114,789 | $55.19 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $110,110 | $52.94 |
| 9 | Reston, VA | $109,607 | $52.70 |
| 10 | Hillsboro, OR | $109,003 | $52.41 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $107,575 | $51.72 |
| 12 | Columbus, OH | $105,937 | $50.93 |
| 13 | Raleigh, NC | $103,850 | $49.93 |
| 14 | Bismarck, ND | $99,515 | $47.84 |
| 15 | Hartford, CT | $98,812 | $47.51 |
| 16 | Milton, MA | $98,789 | $47.49 |
| 17 | San Antonio, TX | $95,757 | $46.04 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $94,886 | $45.62 |
| 19 | Philadelphia, PA | $94,441 | $45.40 |
| 20 | Saint Louis, MO | $94,345 | $45.36 |
A remote broadcast engineer's salary ranges from $80,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $155,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $155,000 | $12,917 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $133,000 | $11,083 | $64 |
| Average | $112,099 | $9,342 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $94,000 | $7,833 | $45 |
| 10th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
The highest paying types of remote broadcast engineers are desktop engineer, master control engineer, and station engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Control Operator | $52,528 | $4,377 | $25.25 | 70,063 |
| Board Operator | $42,557 | $3,546 | $20.46 | 31,348 |
| Engineer | $92,076 | $7,673 | $44.27 | 618,207 |
| Audio/Video Engineer | $85,179 | $7,098 | $40.95 | 9,309 |
| Desktop Engineer | $102,893 | $8,574 | $49.47 | 87,458 |
| Remote Broadcast Technician | $29,076 | $2,423 | $13.98 | 31,162 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for remote broadcast engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Michael Rudisill
Department Head and Professor of Engineering Technology, Northern Michigan University
Top companies hiring remote broadcast engineers now:
Remote broadcast engineer salaries at Genentech and Cisco are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average remote broadcast engineer salary at companies like MX and Southeastern Grocers are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genentech | $131,718 | $63.33 |
| 2 | Cisco | $130,257 | $62.62 |
| 3 | MX | $125,470 | $60.32 |
| 4 | Southeastern Grocers | $124,880 | $60.04 |
| 5 | Dahl Consulting | $123,093 | $59.18 |
| 6 | Arista Networks | $122,875 | $59.07 |
| 7 | Autodesk | $122,610 | $58.95 |
| 8 | Proofpoint | $122,208 | $58.75 |
| 9 | Tailored Brands | $120,788 | $58.07 |
| 10 | Bayer | $120,259 | $57.82 |
| 11 | Mandiant | $118,861 | $57.14 |
| 12 | Cordis | $118,790 | $57.11 |
| 13 | Realogy | $118,075 | $56.77 |
| 14 | Customer Value Partners | $117,310 | $56.40 |
| 15 | ClientSolv | $117,068 | $56.28 |
| 16 | The ACI Group | $116,327 | $55.93 |
| 17 | TEKsystems | $116,143 | $55.84 |
| 18 | Zions Bank | $115,903 | $55.72 |
| 19 | Qualcomm | $115,840 | $55.69 |
| 20 | Lenovo | $115,814 | $55.68 |
The average remote broadcast engineer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical | $115,963 | $55.75 |
| 2 | Media | $113,174 | $54.41 |
| 3 | Finance | $99,489 | $47.83 |
| 4 | Professional | $98,797 | $47.50 |
The average remote broadcast engineer salary has risen by $18,010 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average remote broadcast engineer earned $94,089 annually, but today, they earn $112,099 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for remote broadcast engineers over the last decade.
Compare remote broadcast engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare remote broadcast engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,000 | $53.89 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $104,000 | $50.18 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $103,000 | $49.58 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $100,000 | $48.32 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $99,200 | $47.68 | +2.7% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMNA Services | Incident Response Engineer Remote | Kane, PA | 05/25/2025 | $100,000 |
| Sinclair Broadcast Group | Pbtv Remotes Broadcast Engineer | Santa Monica, CA | 04/28/2025 | $100,000 |
| Muon Space Inc. | Spacecraft Adcs Engineer Mountain View, CA or Remote | Mountain View, CA | 02/16/2025 | $100,000 |
| Irvine Technology Corporation | SAP Hana Modeler/Engineer Remote | San Diego, CA | 07/26/2024 | $135,655 |
| Irvine Technology Corporation | SAP Hana Modeler/Engineer Remote | Miami, FL | 07/26/2024 | $135,655 |
| Irvine Technology Corporation | SAP Hana Modeler/Engineer Remote | Kansas City, MO | 07/26/2024 | $135,655 |
| Irvine Technology Corporation | SAP Hana Modeler/Engineer Remote | San Diego, CA | 07/26/2024 | $135,655 |
| Irvine Technology Corporation | SAP Hana Modeler/Engineer Remote | Salt Lake City, UT | 07/21/2024 | $135,655 |
| Irvine Technology Corporation | SAP Hana Modeler/Engineer Remote | Denver, CO | 07/21/2024 | $135,655 |
| EY | PKI Engineer-Remote-Government and Public Sector | Sacramento, CA | 03/22/2024 | $152,200 |
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