In Kansas, broadcast technicians earn $37,330 at the median, or about $17.95 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Broadcast Technicians salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $21,840, 25th percentile $27,880, median $37,330, 75th percentile $68,890, 90th percentile $116,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $95K spread from bottom to top.
How much do broadcast technicians make in Kansas?▼
The median is $37,330 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,840, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $116,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Kansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,547/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 41.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a broadcast technicians salary go in Kansas?▼
Kansas 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 $41,691 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.
