Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Occupation
$45,680
National Median Salary
$21.96
Median Hourly Wage
23,880
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2019-2024)
+31.9%
5 Year Change
$34,630
2019 Median
$45,680
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $164,810 | 80 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $105,160 | 70 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $97,330 | — |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $97,330 | 130 |
| Gambling Industries | $89,290 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $73,930 | 2,000 |
| Maryland | $72,080 | 230 |
| New York | $71,570 | 2,050 |
| Indiana | $61,350 | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $59,510 | 420 |
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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Gambling Industries
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Television Broadcasting Stations
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Educational Services
Spectator Sports
Sound Recording Industries
