Broadband Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Broadband Tech make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Broadband Tech in the United States is $58,255 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Broadband Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,842
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,529 to $61,703
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,495
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Broadband Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,703 $5,142 $1,187 $30
Average $58,255 $4,855 $1,120 $28
25th Percentile $50,529 $4,211 $972 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Broadband Tech Salaries

A Broadband Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Broadband Teches

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: $73,477
  • San Francisco: $72,672
  • Oakland: $71,141

What Skills Can Increase a Broadband Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.31% 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.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 4.22% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
  • Prospecting (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Prospecting is the first stage of the geological analysis (second – exploration) of a territory. It is the physical search for minerals, fossils, precious metals or mineral specimens, and is also known as fossicking. Prospecting is a small-scale form of mineral exploration which is an organised, large scale effort undertaken by commercial mineral companies to find commercially viable ore deposits. Prospecting is physical labour, involving traversing (traditionally on foot or on horseback), panning, sifting and outcrop investigation, looking for signs of mineralisation. In some areas a prospector must also make claims, meaning they must erect posts with the appropriate placards on all four corners of a desired land they wish to prospect and register this claim before they may take samples. In other areas publicly held lands are open to prospecting without staking a mining claim.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.31%
Work Ethic 4.22%
Prospecting 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Broadband Tech's salary.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 62%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CRM
$94,373
62%
Presentation
$74,566
28%
Organizational Skills
$72,236
24%
Commitment
$71,071
22%
Troubleshooting
$66,411
14%
Outside Sales
$65,828
13%
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Broadband Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Broadband Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Broadband Tech positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Broadband Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Broadband Tech

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$69,906$34.020%
Software & Networking$69,906$34.020%
Insurance$66,993$32.015%
Biotechnology$64,080$31.010%
Energy & Utilities$64,080$31.010%

How Education impacts a Broadband Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Broadband Teches enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Broadband Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,703 and $51,121).

Broadband Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Broadband Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 37.5%
High School 37.5%
Associates 15.6%
Bachelors 42.2%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Broadband Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Broadband Tech'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Broadband Tech

Salaries for a Broadband Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,690 in 2023 to around $42,401 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Broadband Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Broadband Tech Over Time

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2023
$43,690
2024
$42,873
2025
$42,401
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Broadband Tech

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Broadband Tech?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Broadband Tech roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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