Broadcast Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,460 or more. The middle half of broadcast technicians in Charlotte earn between $43,570 and $84,120.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $53KMedian
- $84K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,440 | $5,120 | $29.54 |
| Median | $53,170 | $4,431 | $25.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,570 | $3,631 | $20.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,120 | $7,010 | $40.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Broadcast Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Broadcast technicians in Charlotte earn 9% more than the North Carolina average ($56,510) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($67,960). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $59,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $61,440 | $53,170 | $36,140 | $88,460 | 270 |
| North Carolina | $56,510 | $47,780 | $35,000 | $88,460 | 580 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $61,440, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $49,604 a year, or $4,134 a month and $1,908 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $49,789 | $4,149 |
| Working in NC | $49,604 | $4,134 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for broadcast technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $61,440 buys what about $63,114 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Broadcast Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$61,440
- Raleigh$56,540
- Winston-Salem$54,340
- Asheville$50,540
- Wilmington$48,810
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Broadcast Technicians salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do broadcast technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$29.54 an hour on average, and $25.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level broadcast technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the broadcast technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $49,604 a year ($4,134 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,440.
Do broadcast technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.