Broadcast Technicians pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,890 or more. The middle half of broadcast technicians in Allentown earn between $43,950 and $86,300.
- $32K10th
- $44K25th
- $63KMedian
- $86K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,160 | $5,847 | $33.73 |
| Median | $63,370 | $5,281 | $30.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,950 | $3,662 | $21.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,300 | $7,192 | $41.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Broadcast Technicians pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Broadcast technicians in Allentown earn 18% less than the Pennsylvania average ($85,180) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($67,960). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $59,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $70,160 | $63,370 | $31,710 | $99,890 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,180 | $80,470 | $27,720 | $162,500 | 950 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $70,160, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $56,034 a year, or $4,669 a month and $2,155 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $56,034 | $4,669 |
| Working in NJ | $55,859 | $4,655 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for broadcast technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $70,160 buys what about $70,182 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Broadcast Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 5 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($101,650).
- Philadelphia$101,650
- Pittsburgh$77,890
- Allentown$70,160
- Harrisburg$62,460
- Scranton$60,720
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 Allentown: questions
How much do broadcast technicians make an hour in Allentown?
$33.73 an hour on average, and $30.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level broadcast technicians salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the broadcast technicians take-home pay in Allentown?
About $56,034 a year ($4,669 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,160. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do broadcast technicians earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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