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Broadcast Technicians Salary in Mississippi

In Mississippi, broadcast technicians earn $39,990 at the median, or about $19.23 an hour. The range runs from $19K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$40K
Median annual
$19.23/hr
Hourly rate
$19K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,691/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home40% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,983/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,614/mo

About broadcast technicians

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 21,080
Mississippi employed: 70
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Broadcast Technicians salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $18,750, 25th percentile $24,960, median $39,990, 75th percentile $47,700, 90th percentile $61,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$19K25th$25KMedian$40K75th$48K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Broadcast Technicians salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $18,750, 25th percentile $24,960, median $39,990, 75th percentile $47,700, 90th percentile $61,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $19K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do broadcast technicians make in Mississippi?

The median is $39,990 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $18,750, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $61,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,691/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 40% 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 Mississippi?

Mississippi 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 $44,983 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.

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