Broadcast Technicians Salary
In Arizona, broadcast technicians earn $73,040 at the median, or about $35.12 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $133K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.41), that's roughly $75,760 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,437/month, or 29.4% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $73K get you in Arizona?
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What this looks like in Arizona
Arizona sits well above the national pay line for broadcast technicians, local pay runs about 23% higher than the U.S. median of $60K. Rent runs $1,437/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 96.41) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $133K or more, a $95K spread from bottom to top.
Broadcast Technicians salary by metro in Arizona
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $82K | +12% | 370 |
| Tucson | $49K | -33% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a broadcast technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arizona?
Yes — at the median salary of $73K, rent takes 29.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,437/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for broadcast technicians in Arizona?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new broadcast technicians typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,298/month. At HUD’s $1,437/month FMR, rent would take 63% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is broadcast technician a high-paying job in Arizona?
Local pay is 23% above the national median — $73K here vs. $60K nationally.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for broadcast technicians?
Arizona pays $73K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s +23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.41), the purchasing-power equivalent is $76K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do broadcast technicians make in Arizona?
The median is $73,040 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,300, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $132,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,829/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 29.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a broadcast technicians salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 96.41 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median broadcast technicians salary is worth about $75,760 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do broadcast technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.