Broadcast Technician Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$44,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $59,570
State Rank
#36 of 47
220 employed here

How much does a Broadcast Technician make in Oregon?

Broadcast Technicians in Oregon take home a median of $44,420 annually — roughly $21.36 an hour — which runs 25% below the national median of $59,570.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $31,900 while the top 10% make $75,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,680 and $59,180 a year.

Broadcast Technician salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,900$15.34
25th percentile (early career)$34,680$16.67
50th percentile (median)$44,420$21.36
75th percentile (experienced)$59,180$28.45
90th percentile (top earners)$75,930$36.50

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 36th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($44,420) 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 Oregon?
The median Broadcast Technician salary in Oregon is $44,420 per year, or about $21.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,900 at the entry level to $75,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Broadcast Technicians about 25% less than the national median of $59,570. Oregon ranks 36th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Broadcast Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,420 a year. About 220 Broadcast Technicians are employed in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.