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Broadcast Engineer Salary in 2026

Install, operate, and maintain electronic equipment used for radio and television broadcasting.

Median Salary

$72,000

$6,000/mo

Entry Level

$48,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$98,000

experienced

Job Growth

+2%

10-yr outlook

Broadcast Engineer Overview

Install, operate, and maintain electronic equipment used for radio and television broadcasting.

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Technology

Total Jobs (US)

18K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Technology

Hourly Rate

$34.62/hr

Monthly Pay

$6,000

Broadcast Engineer Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Broadcast Engineer salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Broadcast Engineer Salary

$81,000

$6,750/month · $3,115/biweekly · $38.94/hr

Broadcast Engineer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Broadcast Engineer field.

25th Percentile$57,600
$58K
Median (50th)$72,000
$72K
75th Percentile$85,000
$85K
90th Percentile$108,000
$108K
Top Earners$118,000
$118K

Entry-level Broadcast Engineers earn around $48,000, while the top 10% earn $108,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Broadcast Engineers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$85,000+$13,000
New York$83,000+$11,000
Texas$71,000$-1,000
Florida$71,000$-1,000
Georgia$70,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Broadcast Engineers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$85,000+$13,000
Los Angeles$81,000+$9,000
Miami$73,000+$1,000
Dallas$72,000$0
Atlanta$71,000$-1,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Broadcast SystemsSignal ProcessingIT NetworkingMaintenanceTroubleshooting

Certifications

SBE Certification

Broadcast Engineer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Broadcast Engineer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$48,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$73,000

3-7 years

Senior

$98,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$118,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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