Broadcast Technicians pay in New York

In New York, the median pay for broadcast technicians is $37.90 an hour ($78,840 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$37.90Median hourly pay

$51,010–$120,040Middle half of workers, yearly

1,690People in this job in New York

That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($59,570). New York ranks 4th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for broadcast technicians in New York

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.14	$37,740
25% of workers	$24.52	$51,010
Half of workers (median)	$37.90	$78,840
75% of workers	$57.71	$120,040
90% of workers	$65.53	$136,310

Broadcast Technicians pay in New York metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City	$96,820	2,010
Buffalo-Cheektowaga	$79,520	70
Albany-Schenectady-Troy	$50,110	40
Rochester	$47,560	30
Syracuse	$42,330	40

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for broadcast technicians

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New York

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer Network Architects	$140,390
Audio and Video Technicians	$67,600
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,040
Sound Engineering Technicians	$87,510
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$78,130
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$62,380
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$61,270
Lighting Technicians	$78,000

Other job titles for this job

Production EngineerAudio EngineerBroadcast EngineerBroadcast Maintenance EngineerBroadcast Operations EngineerBroadcast Operations TechnicianBroadcast Ops TechBroadcast Systems Support EngineerControl Room TechnicianControl Room TechDigital Production AssistantMaster Control Engineer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.