Broadcast Technicians pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for broadcast technicians is $38.69 an hour ($80,470 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.

$38.69Median hourly pay
$45,460–$127,520Middle half of workers, yearly
950People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($59,570). Pennsylvania ranks 3rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for broadcast technicians in Pennsylvania

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.33$27,720
25% of workers$21.86$45,460
Half of workers (median)$38.69$80,470
75% of workers$61.31$127,520
90% of workers$78.13$162,500

Broadcast Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$103,180460
Pittsburgh$81,030160
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$63,37080
Harrisburg-Carlisle$58,41030
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$58,23040

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)

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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.