Wages vary by employer. Television stations usually pay more than radio stations. Commercial broadcasting pays more than public broadcasting. Stations in large cities pay the most.
Broadcast technicians who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Broadcast technicians (SOC 27-4012)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $15.69 | $18.55 | $28.65 |
| Yearly | $32,640 | $38,570 | $59,591 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $16.85 | $22.07 | $37.72 |
| Yearly | $35,061 | $45,900 | $78,456 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $12.46 | $15.24 | $15.31 |
| Yearly | $25,919 | $31,707 | $31,834 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $16.84 | $19.71 | $27.86 |
| Yearly | $35,033 | $40,986 | $57,945 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $14.20 | $14.61 | $24.67 |
| Yearly | $29,520 | $30,384 | $51,316 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $15.33 | $17.76 | $23.46 |
| Yearly | $31,879 | $36,944 | $48,793 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $14.20 | $18.52 | $26.28 |
| Yearly | $29,520 | $38,519 | $54,660 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $14.16 | $17.90 | $23.65 |
| Yearly | $29,470 | $37,248 | $49,191 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $17.60 | $17.65 | $18.14 |
| Yearly | $36,616 | $36,710 | $37,742 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.24 | $29.19 | $48.23 |
| Yearly | $37,940 | $60,700 | $100,320 | |