The average salary for a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockey in the United States is $86,950, but the range typically falls between $30,920 and $66,070. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $41.81, with a range between $14.86 and $31.76.
There are approximately 25,070 people employed as a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockey in the United States. With Texas, Tennessee, Florida employing the highest number of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys.The state with the best pay for a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockey is Indiana, with an average annual salary of $61,010, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $35,450.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $24,400 | $11.73 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,920 | $14.86 |
| Median | $44,890 | $21.58 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,070 | $31.76 |
| 90th Percentile | $127,560 | $61.33 |
The salary of a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockey can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockey in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys are Indiana, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Massachusetts while the worst states are Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,610 | $41,460 | $60,580 |
| Alaska | $31,200 | $53,500 | $76,120 |
| Arizona | $28,810 | $57,040 | $108,840 |
| Arkansas | $23,110 | $35,450 | $44,930 |
| Colorado | $31,500 | $95,080 | $196,460 |
| Florida | $23,210 | $56,910 | $102,670 |
| Georgia | $26,850 | $60,620 | $111,480 |
| Hawaii | $28,840 | $61,840 | $129,790 |
| Idaho | $27,930 | $49,200 | $78,760 |
| Illinois | $28,480 | $65,570 | $126,690 |
| Indiana | $26,680 | $61,010 | $96,290 |
| Iowa | $17,380 | $41,360 | $69,560 |
| Kansas | $20,440 | $47,070 | $74,150 |
| Kentucky | $20,800 | $35,030 | $54,940 |
| Louisiana | $22,290 | $40,860 | $73,460 |
| Maine | $29,490 | $42,800 | $53,690 |
| Maryland | $34,060 | $69,260 | $126,440 |
| Massachusetts | $36,660 | $71,020 | $99,320 |
| Michigan | $21,800 | $60,260 | $106,140 |
| Minnesota | $23,520 | $45,560 | $60,560 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $91,500 | $148,580 |
| Montana | $22,840 | $37,700 | $57,130 |
| Nebraska | $26,000 | $51,180 | $76,380 |
| Nevada | $29,220 | $79,700 | $170,200 |
| New Hampshire | $29,550 | $40,890 | $58,710 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $50,470 | $100,080 |
| North Carolina | $20,890 | $73,610 | $146,410 |
| North Dakota | $27,810 | $47,130 | $61,140 |
| Ohio | $21,110 | $54,520 | $99,000 |
| Oklahoma | $20,250 | $40,270 | $61,090 |
| Oregon | $31,200 | $66,500 | $129,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $18,540 | $54,470 | $96,700 |
| Rhode Island | $28,370 | $70,300 | $195,500 |
| South Carolina | $18,010 | $46,870 | $80,420 |
| South Dakota | $31,340 | $44,430 | $58,240 |
| Tennessee | $22,950 | $49,210 | $101,430 |
| Texas | $21,680 | $61,560 | $108,590 |
| Utah | $30,830 | $88,150 | $177,550 |
| Vermont | $28,830 | $42,120 | $70,190 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $50,340 | $80,090 |
| Washington | $35,700 | $65,940 | $111,650 |
| West Virginia | $22,660 | $35,730 | $47,130 |
| Wisconsin | $21,390 | $48,850 | $77,600 |
| Wyoming | $28,590 | $49,150 | $65,260 |
Even between cities, the salary of a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockey can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, CO with an average salary of $121,650.The city with the lowest average salary for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA with an average salary of $25,570.
Areas with highest average salaries for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys
Areas with lowest average salaries for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys
The number of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys has decreased by -2,220. On average, the number of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys has been increasing by -2.0% each year. The salary of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys has increased by $29,650. On average, the salary of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys has been increasing by 12.9% each year.
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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