Broadcast Technician Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Wisconsin Median
$62,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $59,570
State Rank
#12 of 47
410 employed here

How much does a Broadcast Technician make in Wisconsin?

A Broadcast Technician working in Wisconsin earns a median salary of $62,400 per year, or about $30.00 per hour. That is 5% above the national median of $59,570 for this occupation.

Within Wisconsin, entry-level pay starts around $30,020 while the top 10% make $82,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,580 and $75,290 a year.

Broadcast Technician salary range in Wisconsin

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,020$14.43
25th percentile (early career)$38,580$18.55
50th percentile (median)$62,400$30.00
75th percentile (experienced)$75,290$36.20
90th percentile (top earners)$82,400$39.62

How Wisconsin compares

Wisconsin ranks 12th 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 Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin pay ($62,400) 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 Wisconsin?
The median Broadcast Technician salary in Wisconsin is $62,400 per year, or about $30.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,020 at the entry level to $82,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wisconsin pay compare to the national average?
Wisconsin pays Broadcast Technicians about 5% more than the national median of $59,570. Wisconsin ranks 12th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Broadcast Technicians?
Yes on pay — Wisconsin pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,400 a year. About 410 Broadcast Technicians are employed in Wisconsin. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin?
The highest-paying occupations in Wisconsin include Cardiologist ($636,580), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($572,060), Anesthesiologist ($443,990), 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.