Broadcast Technician Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$47,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $59,570
State Rank
#24 of 47
580 employed here

How much does a Broadcast Technician make in Michigan?

Broadcast Technicians in Michigan take home a median of $47,730 annually — roughly $22.95 an hour — which runs 20% below the national median of $59,570.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $28,660 while the top 10% make $86,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $31,470 and $69,040 a year.

Broadcast Technician salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,660$13.78
25th percentile (early career)$31,470$15.13
50th percentile (median)$47,730$22.95
75th percentile (experienced)$69,040$33.19
90th percentile (top earners)$86,540$41.61

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 24th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($47,730) 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 Michigan?
The median Broadcast Technician salary in Michigan is $47,730 per year, or about $22.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,660 at the entry level to $86,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Broadcast Technicians about 20% less than the national median of $59,570. Michigan ranks 24th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Broadcast Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,730 a year. About 580 Broadcast Technicians are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.