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Broadcast Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Broadcast Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$72,800
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.3% vs 2024
$79,420
Mean Salary
$72,800
Median Salary
$35.00
Hourly Rate
2,340 people work as Broadcast Technicians in California
Broadcast Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Broadcast Technicians in California earn a median salary of $72,800 per year ($6,066/month).
This is 37.0% above the national average of $53,143.
California ranks #9 out of 47 states for Broadcast Technicians pay.
Approximately 2,340 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Broadcast Technicians
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.75
Active Listening
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Writing
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.51
Telecommunications
4.2
Engineering and Technology
3.81
Communications and Media
3.54
English Language
3.45
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(43.4% of workers)
Salaries for Broadcast Technicians in California range from $38,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $129,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,060 and $97,430.
Median $72,800
P10: $38,480P25: $48,060P75: $97,430P90: $129,640
10th
$38,480
25th
$48,060
Median
$72,800
75th
$97,430
90th
$129,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,480
$18.50
$3,206
25th Percentile
$48,060
$23.11
$4,005
Median (50th)
$72,800
$35.00
$6,066
75th Percentile
$97,430
$46.84
$8,119
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$129,640
$62.33
$10,803
Note: The mean (average) salary of $79,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Broadcast Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Broadcast Technicians in California is $72,800 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $79,420.
What is the salary range for a Broadcast Technicians in California?
Salaries for Broadcast Technicians in California range from $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $129,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,060 and $97,430.
What is the starting salary for a Broadcast Technicians in California?
Entry-level Broadcast Technicians positions in California typically start around $38,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,060 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Broadcast Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,340 people are employed as Broadcast Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Broadcast Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Broadcast Technicians in California is approximately $35.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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