Broadcast Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $62,630 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $45,220
90th percentile $101,780
Employed locally 750
National median $53,920

Compare Broadcast Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Denver, CO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Broadcast Technicians
in
Denver, CO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,220
    25th
    $52,750
    50th (median)
    $62,630
    75th
    $78,960
    90th
    $101,780

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 39% 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
    District of Columbia $96,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,660
    Connecticut $72,410
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,490
    Colorado $60,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,440

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $77,530
    Graphic Designers $74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Denver, CO is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.91 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 16.2% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,220 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,750.