California Median
$72,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $59,570
State Rank
#9 of 47
2,340 employed here
How much does a Broadcast Technician make in California?
Broadcast Technicians in California take home a median of $72,800 annually — roughly $35.00 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $59,570.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,480 while the top 10% make $129,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,060 and $97,430 a year.
Broadcast Technician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,480 | $18.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,060 | $23.11 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $72,800 | $35.00 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $97,430 | $46.84 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,640 | $62.33 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 9th out of 47 states and territories for Broadcast Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Broadcast Technician salary in other states
District of Columbia $108,270New Hampshire $81,150Pennsylvania $80,470New York $78,840Illinois $74,210Colorado $74,040Nevada $73,070Arizona $73,040Florida $64,950Maryland $64,030Wisconsin $62,400Washington $62,070Connecticut $58,930Virginia $57,940Maine $55,110New Mexico $49,990Rhode Island $49,580Texas $49,440Hawaii $49,200Ohio $48,720North Dakota $48,090North Carolina $47,780Michigan $47,730Georgia $47,340Tennessee $47,340Alabama $47,290Massachusetts $47,260South Carolina $46,860Iowa $46,820Minnesota $46,790Montana $46,600Idaho $44,730Oklahoma $44,530Louisiana $44,440Oregon $44,420Indiana $44,400Nebraska $43,680Arkansas $41,870Kansas $41,600Missouri $41,600Kentucky $40,240Wyoming $39,380South Dakota $32,150Utah $31,490Mississippi $27,750West Virginia $27,310
Working as a Broadcast Technician in California
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Broadcast Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($72,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Broadcast Technician make in California?
The median Broadcast Technician salary in California is $72,800 per year, or about $35.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,480 at the entry level to $129,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Broadcast Technicians about 22% more than the national median of $59,570. California ranks 9th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Broadcast Technicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $72,800 a year. About 2,340 Broadcast Technicians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.