Broadcast Technician Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$48,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $59,570
State Rank
#21 of 47
430 employed here

How much does a Broadcast Technician make in Ohio?

A Broadcast Technician working in Ohio earns a median salary of $48,720 per year, or about $23.42 per hour. That is 18% below the national median of $59,570 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $24,960 while the top 10% make $99,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,440 and $76,570 a year.

Broadcast Technician salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$24,960$12.00
25th percentile (early career)$30,440$14.63
50th percentile (median)$48,720$23.42
75th percentile (experienced)$76,570$36.81
90th percentile (top earners)$99,800$47.98

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 21st 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($48,720) 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 Ohio?
The median Broadcast Technician salary in Ohio is $48,720 per year, or about $23.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $24,960 at the entry level to $99,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Broadcast Technicians about 18% less than the national median of $59,570. Ohio ranks 21st out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Broadcast Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,720 a year. About 430 Broadcast Technicians are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.