Broadcast Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $53,610 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.77
10th percentile $33,770
90th percentile $95,430
Employed locally 90
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,770
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $53,610
    75th
    $77,740
    90th
    $95,430

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 43% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    New York $80,980
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $76,400
    California $73,780
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $69,760
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $66,380

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
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    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $25.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 0.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,770 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.