Broadcast Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $66,070 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.77
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $98,190
Employed locally 110
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $40,370
    50th (median)
    $66,070
    75th
    $87,390
    90th
    $98,190

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 35% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in San Diego, CA is $31.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.39 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Broadcast Technicians salaries?

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 22.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,370.