Broadcast Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $64,620 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.07
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $100,800
Employed locally 110
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $64,620
    75th
    $91,210
    90th
    $100,800

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 31% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $31.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.49 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 19.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.