In Montana, broadcast technicians earn $47,850 at the median, or about $23.01 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Broadcast Technicians salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $29,300, 25th percentile $36,470, median $47,850, 75th percentile $82,850, 90th percentile $84,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
How much do broadcast technicians make in Montana?▼
The median is $47,850 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,300, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $84,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,231/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/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 Montana?▼
Montana 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 $49,330 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.
