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Broadcast Technicians average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$93,000
- Sacramento$71,390
- Riverside$70,720
- San Diego$67,600
- Fresno$58,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $93,000 | $77,790 | $60,890 | $69,699 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $71,390 | $77,550 | $46,360 | $56,414 | 107 |
| Riverside | $70,720 | $69,740 | $44,790 | $55,996 | 106 |
| San Diego | $67,600 | $62,750 | $45,490 | $54,051 | 112 |
| Fresno | $58,770 | $49,930 | $36,780 | $47,683 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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