Broadcast Technicians Salary
In Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, broadcast technicians earn $49,290 at the median, or about $23.7 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.35), that's roughly $49,118 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,131/month, about 31.9% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $49K get you in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Spokane-Spokane Valley’s Regional Price Parity (100.35). 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley
Pay for broadcast technicians in Spokane-Spokane Valley runs about 17% below the U.S. median of $60K. Rent runs $1,131/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 32.6% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.35) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for broadcast technicians in metros near Spokane-Spokane Valley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $65K | $59K |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $54K | $51K |
| Boise City | $37K | $37K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $37K | $37K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Entry-level broadcast technicians (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $39K 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 32.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,131/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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new broadcast technicians typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,160/month. At HUD’s $1,131/month FMR, rent would take 52% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Local pay runs 17% below the national median — $49K here vs. $60K nationally.
How does Spokane-Spokane Valley compare to the national average for broadcast technicians?
Spokane-Spokane Valley pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s -17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.35), the purchasing-power equivalent is $49K — below the national median.
How much do broadcast technicians make in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
The median is $49,290 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,000, and experienced broadcast technicians can clear $74,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,470/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,131/month, which eats 32.6% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Spokane-Spokane Valley has a Regional Price Parity of 100.35 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median broadcast technicians salary is worth about $49,118 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.