Broadcast Technician Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Broadcast Technicians in Hawaii, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Hawaii Median
$49,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $59,570
State Rank
#20 of 47
70 employed here

How much does a Broadcast Technician make in Hawaii?

A Broadcast Technician working in Hawaii earns a median salary of $49,200 per year, or about $23.65 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $59,570 for this occupation.

Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $29,120 while the top 10% make $97,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,520 and $80,940 a year.

Broadcast Technician salary range in Hawaii

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,120$14.00
25th percentile (early career)$32,520$15.63
50th percentile (median)$49,200$23.65
75th percentile (experienced)$80,940$38.91
90th percentile (top earners)$97,550$46.90

How Hawaii compares

Hawaii ranks 20th out of 47 states and territories for Broadcast Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$108,270
2New Hampshire$81,150
3Pennsylvania$80,470
4New York$78,840
5Illinois$74,210

Working as a Broadcast Technician in Hawaii

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 Hawaii pay ($49,200) 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 Hawaii?
The median Broadcast Technician salary in Hawaii is $49,200 per year, or about $23.65 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,120 at the entry level to $97,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Broadcast Technicians about 17% less than the national median of $59,570. Hawaii ranks 20th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Broadcast Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,200 a year. About 70 Broadcast Technicians are employed in Hawaii. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), 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.