Broadcast Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $46,040 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $94,290
Employed locally 40
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $79,670
    90th
    $94,290

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Broadcast Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    District of Columbia $96,520
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,130
    New York $80,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510

    Nearby metros — Broadcast Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,940
    California $73,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,080

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,800
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,520
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Graphic Designers $59,160
    Producers and Directors $72,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 14.6% below the national median of $53,920. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Broadcast Technicians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.