Broadcast Technicians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,850 or more. The middle half of broadcast technicians in Fargo earn between $38,170 and $61,240.
- $27K10th
- $38K25th
- $46KMedian
- $61K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,790 | $4,232 | $24.42 |
| Median | $46,480 | $3,873 | $22.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,170 | $3,181 | $18.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,240 | $5,103 | $29.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Broadcast Technicians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Broadcast technicians in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($50,810) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($67,960). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $59,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $50,790 | $46,480 | $27,060 | $85,850 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $50,810 | $48,090 | $27,040 | $85,850 | 80 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $50,790, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $42,990 a year, or $3,582 a month and $1,653 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $42,990 | $3,582 |
| Working in MN | $41,059 | $3,422 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for broadcast technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $50,790 buys what about $55,892 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Broadcast Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Minneapolis, MN$55,790
- Omaha, NE$50,430
- Des Moines, IA$49,540
- Lincoln, NE$48,450
- Madison, WI$58,770
- Green Bay, WI$57,030
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 Fargo: questions
How much do broadcast technicians make an hour in Fargo?
$24.42 an hour on average, and $22.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level broadcast technicians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the broadcast technicians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $42,990 a year ($3,582 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,790.
Do broadcast technicians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.21, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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