Broadcast Technicians Salary in Ohio

Broadcast technicians in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $58,790 a year) and the least in Dayton ($50,370), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the broadcast technicians average at $54,530 and the median at $48,720 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,960.

Broadcast Technicians average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$58,790
Toledo$58,280
Cleveland$55,060
Cincinnati$55,030
Dayton$50,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$58,790	$54,290	$31,200	$46,773	95
Toledo	$58,280	$59,570	$27,040	$46,390	91
Cleveland	$55,060	$48,750	$30,440	$43,972	94
Cincinnati	$55,030	$49,300	$38,010	$44,335	95
Dayton	$50,370	$36,970	$30,220	$40,450	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Broadcast Technicians salary in other states

Broadcast Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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