Broadcast Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $66,330 +23% vs national
Median hourly $31.89
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $94,890
Employed locally 60
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $66,330
    75th
    $90,960
    90th
    $94,890

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 23% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,440
    Coaches and Scouts $44,100
    Graphic Designers $62,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,740
    Producers and Directors $81,720
    Interpreters and Translators $77,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Riverside, CA is $31.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.87 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 23% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.