Broadcast Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $77,660 +44% vs national
Median hourly $37.34
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $156,120
Employed locally 460
National median $53,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $58,030
    50th (median)
    $77,660
    75th
    $109,060
    90th
    $156,120

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Broadcast Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $77,510
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,270

    Nearby metros — Broadcast Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,130
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,330

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Editors $99,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $37.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Broadcast Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 44% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Broadcast Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,030.