Broadcast Technicians pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,340 or more. The middle half of broadcast technicians in Bloomington earn between $40,950 and $50,300.
- $36K10th
- $41K25th
- $41KMedian
- $50K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,680 | $3,807 | $21.96 |
| Median | $40,950 | $3,412 | $19.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,950 | $3,412 | $19.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,300 | $4,192 | $24.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Broadcast Technicians pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Broadcast technicians in Bloomington earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($49,060) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($67,960). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $59,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $45,680 | $40,950 | $35,930 | $53,340 | 30 |
| Indiana | $49,060 | $44,400 | $35,410 | $74,260 | 760 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $45,680, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $36,587 a year, or $3,049 a month and $1,407 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for broadcast technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $45,680 buys what about $48,042 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Broadcast Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 2nd of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($52,280).
- Indianapolis$52,280
- Bloomington$45,680
- Fort Wayne$45,450
- South Bend$43,220
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do broadcast technicians make an hour in Bloomington?
$21.96 an hour on average, and $19.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level broadcast technicians salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the broadcast technicians take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $36,587 a year ($3,049 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,680. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do broadcast technicians earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.28, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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