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Broadcast Technicians Salary in North Dakota

In North Dakota, broadcast technicians earn $39,120 at the median, or about $18.81 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Dakota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$39K
Median annual
$18.81/hr
Hourly rate
$24K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $39K get you in North Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,726/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,034/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,009/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,692/mo

About broadcast technicians

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 21,080
North Dakota employed: 90
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Dakota

Bar chart showing Broadcast Technicians salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $23,720, 25th percentile $30,000, median $39,120, 75th percentile $58,150, 90th percentile $74,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$24K25th$30KMedian$39K75th$58K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Broadcast Technicians salary percentiles in North Dakota: 10th percentile $23,720, 25th percentile $30,000, median $39,120, 75th percentile $58,150, 90th percentile $74,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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Broadcast Technicians salary by metro in North Dakota

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Fargo$37K-5%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do broadcast technicians make in North Dakota?

The median is $39,120 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,720, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $74,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $39K enough to live in North Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,726/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,034/month, which eats 37.9% 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 North Dakota?

North Dakota 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 $44,009 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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