Broadcast Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A broadcast technician earns a median of $59,570 a year ($28.64 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $67,960. About 21,110 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $59,570
- Gross pay
- $2,291.15
- Federal income tax
- −$191.09
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$142.05
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.22
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,924.79
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $59,570
- Federal
- $4,968
- FICA
- $4,557
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $50,044
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Designer: $64,950
- Athlete and Sports Competitor: $66,710
BLS occupation: Broadcast Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 27-4012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.64; the average is $32.68.
What is the salary range for a broadcast technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $31,390 and the top 10% earn over $123,670 a year.
How much is $59,570 after taxes?
About $50,044 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $47,656 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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