Broadcast Technicians pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,890 or more. The middle half of broadcast technicians in Minneapolis earn between $37,390 and $57,610.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $58KMedian
- $58K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,790 | $4,649 | $26.82 |
| Median | $57,610 | $4,801 | $27.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,390 | $3,116 | $17.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,610 | $4,801 | $27.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Broadcast Technicians pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Broadcast technicians in Minneapolis earn 7% more than the Minnesota average ($52,230) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($67,960). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $59,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $55,790 | $57,610 | $35,270 | $87,890 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $52,230 | $46,790 | $32,160 | $80,040 | 330 |
| United States | $67,960 | $59,570 | $31,390 | $123,670 | 21,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Broadcast Technicians salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $55,790, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $44,737 a year, or $3,728 a month and $1,721 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $45,145 | $3,762 |
| Working in MN | $44,737 | $3,728 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for broadcast technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $55,790 buys what about $53,224 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Broadcast Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Fargo, ND$50,790
- Madison, WI$58,770
- Des Moines, IA$49,540
- Green Bay, WI$57,030
- Omaha, NE$50,430
- Milwaukee, WI$67,030
Highest-paying cities for broadcast technicians
Philadelphia, PA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,650).
- Philadelphia, PA$101,650
- New York, NY$97,370
- San Francisco, CA$93,000
- Phoenix, AZ$88,140
- Chicago, IL$84,530
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Broadcast Technicians salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do broadcast technicians make an hour in Minneapolis?
$26.82 an hour on average, and $27.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level broadcast technicians salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the broadcast technicians take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $44,737 a year ($3,728 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,790. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do broadcast technicians earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($67,960).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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