Broadcast Technicians Salary in Illinois

Broadcast technicians in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $84,530 a year) and the least in Peoria ($46,620), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the broadcast technicians average at $77,070 and the median at $74,210 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,960.

Broadcast Technicians average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$84,530
Peoria$46,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$84,530	$96,060	$47,540	$64,254	104
Peoria	$46,620	$40,290	$34,690	$37,473	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Broadcast Technicians salary in other states

Broadcast Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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