Broadcast Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $54,950 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $82,180
Employed locally 50
National median $53,920

Compare Broadcast Technicians salary & buying power

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

Full tool →
Broadcast Technicians
in
Portland, ME
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $54,950
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $82,180

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,620
    New Mexico $50,810
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $49,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,170
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $45,660

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,930
    Coaches and Scouts $50,640
    Graphic Designers $59,550
    Floral Designers $36,330
    Producers and Directors $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Portland, ME is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 1.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.