Broadcast Technicians Salary in Virginia

Broadcast technicians in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $55,640 a year) and the least in Richmond ($50,430), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the broadcast technicians average at $57,520 and the median at $57,940 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,960.

Broadcast Technicians average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$55,640
Richmond$50,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$55,640	$50,720	$41,860	$44,502	98
Richmond	$50,430	$52,160	$28,180	$40,615	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Broadcast Technicians salary in other states

Broadcast Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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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