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Broadcast Control Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Broadcast Control Engineer make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Broadcast Control Engineer in the United States is $54,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Broadcast Control Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,784
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,102 to $68,402
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,629
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Broadcast Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $68,402 $5,700 $1,315 $33
Average $54,802 $4,567 $1,054 $26
25th Percentile $41,102 $3,425 $790 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Broadcast Control Engineer Salaries

A Broadcast Control Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Broadcast Control Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $69,102
  • San Francisco: $68,402
  • Oakland: $66,902

What Skills Can Increase a Broadcast Control Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.71% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Environmental Protection (Mentioned in 7.21% Job Postings): Designing, developing, and implementing programs and conservation measures to protect environmental and public health.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Customer Service 7.71%
Environmental Protection 7.21%
Installation 1%

Broadcast Control Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Broadcast Control Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$41,102
Average $54,802/year
$68,402
$3,425
Average $4,567/month
$5,700
$790
Average $1,054/week
$1,315
$20
Average $26/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,402 $5,700 $1,315 $33
Average $54,802 $4,567 $1,054 $26
25th Percentile $41,102 $3,425 $790 $20

Broadcast Control Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

Broadcast Control Engineer
Broadcast Camera Operator
Broadcast Production Manager

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Broadcast Control Engineer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Broadcast Control Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Broadcast Camera Operator $93,401 70%
Broadcast Production Manager $107,900 97%

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