Broadcast Technicians Salary
In Colorado, broadcast technicians earn $74,040 at the median, or about $35.6 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $74K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $112K or more, a $66K spread from bottom to top.
Broadcast Technicians salary by metro in Colorado
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $78K | +5% | 700 |
| Colorado Springs | $47K | -36% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for broadcast technicians in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new broadcast technicians typically earn — is $46K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,750/month.
Is broadcast technician a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $74K here vs. $60K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for broadcast technicians?
Colorado pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s +24%.
How much do broadcast technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $74,040 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,840, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $111,870. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,768/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a broadcast technicians salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median broadcast technicians salary is worth about $74,040 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.