Broadcast Technicians Salary
In Lincoln, NE, broadcast technicians earn $48,340 at the median, or about $23.24 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.58), which stretches that salary to about $52,784 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,141/month, about 34.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $48K get you in Lincoln?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lincoln’s Regional Price Parity (91.58). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lincoln
Pay for broadcast technicians in Lincoln runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $60K. Rent runs $1,141/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.9% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.58 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for broadcast technicians in metros near Lincoln, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $45K | $49K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $78K | , |
| St. Louis | $49K | $51K |
| Kansas City | $54K | $58K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lincoln, NE
Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Broadcast Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Broadcast Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $108K | +82% | 290 |
| New Hampshire | $81K | +36% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $80K | +35% | 950 |
| New York | $79K | +32% | 1,690 |
| Illinois | $74K | +25% | 690 |
| Colorado | $74K | +24% | 820 |
| Nevada | $73K | +23% | 280 |
| Arizona | $73K | +23% | 530 |
| California | $73K | +22% | 2,340 |
| Florida | $65K | +9% | 1,130 |
| Maryland | $64K | +7% | 460 |
| Wisconsin | $62K | +5% | 410 |
| Washington | $62K | +4% | 270 |
| Connecticut | $59K | -1% | 700 |
| Virginia | $58K | -3% | 710 |
| Maine | $55K | -7% | 90 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -16% | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $50K | -17% | 110 |
| Texas | $49K | -17% | 1,380 |
| Hawaii | $49K | -17% | 70 |
| Ohio | $49K | -18% | 430 |
| North Dakota | $48K | -19% | 80 |
| North Carolina | $48K | -20% | 580 |
| Michigan | $48K | -20% | 580 |
| Tennessee | $47K | -21% | 400 |
| Georgia | $47K | -21% | 440 |
| Alabama | $47K | -21% | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $47K | -21% | 560 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -21% | 210 |
| Iowa | $47K | -21% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $47K | -21% | 330 |
| Montana | $47K | -22% | 60 |
| Idaho | $45K | -25% | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $45K | -25% | 240 |
| Louisiana | $44K | -25% | 120 |
| Oregon | $44K | -25% | 220 |
| Indiana | $44K | -25% | 760 |
| Nebraska | $44K | -27% | 160 |
| Arkansas | $42K | -30% | 220 |
| Missouri | $42K | -30% | 300 |
| Kansas | $42K | -30% | 90 |
| Kentucky | $40K | -32% | 230 |
| Wyoming | $39K | -34% | 50 |
| South Dakota | $32K | -46% | 40 |
| Utah | $31K | -47% | 300 |
| Mississippi | $28K | -53% | 60 |
| West Virginia | $27K | -54% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a broadcast technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lincoln?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $48K, rent takes 34.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,141/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for broadcast technicians in Lincoln?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new broadcast technicians typically earn — is $28K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,685/month. At HUD’s $1,141/month FMR, rent would take 68% 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 Lincoln?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $48K here vs. $60K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Lincoln compare to the national average for broadcast technicians?
Lincoln pays $48K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $53K — below the national median.
How much do broadcast technicians make in Lincoln, NE?
The median is $48,340 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,080, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $64,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Lincoln?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,266/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,141/month, which eats 34.9% 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 Lincoln?
Lincoln has a Regional Price Parity of 91.58 (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 $52,784 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.