Broadcast Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Broadcast Technicians in California earn a median salary of $66,430 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.2% vs the national median of $53,920. An estimated 2,260 broadcast technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $46,040 to $77,660 depending on location.
$66,430
Avg median salary in California
$77,660
Highest paying metro
$46,040
Lowest paying metro
2,260
Employed in California
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Broadcast Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $77,660 | $58,030 | $109,060 | 460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,940 | $48,120 | $101,240 | 1,340 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,160 | $55,110 | $99,770 | 70 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,330 | $47,950 | $90,960 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,070 | $40,370 | $87,390 | 110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,620 | $46,410 | $91,210 | 110 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,620 | $44,410 | $84,620 | 70 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,040 | $33,800 | $79,670 | 40 |