Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is $22.76 an hour ($47,340 a year). About 21,240 people work in this job there.
Pay range for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.55 | $28,190 |
| 25% of workers | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.76 | $47,340 |
| 75% of workers | $36.29 | $75,480 |
| 90% of workers | $66.56 | $138,440 |
Best-paying states for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $81,310 | 1,460 |
| Maryland | $74,480 | 290 |
| New Jersey | $70,800 | 190 |
| Indiana | $61,760 | 1,040 |
| Nevada | $60,460 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $60,200 | 280 |
| Florida | $56,360 | 990 |
| Rhode Island | $55,110 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,080 | 830 |
| Hawaii | $51,030 | 140 |
Pay by state
- Florida · $56,360
- Illinois · $46,720
- Indiana · $61,760
- Michigan · $46,640
- Minnesota · $43,530
- New York · $81,310
- North Carolina · $47,910
- Ohio · $42,440
- Pennsylvania · $52,080
- Tennessee · $48,290
- Texas · $49,050
- Washington · $44,420
- Wisconsin · $40,630
Education, experience and outlook for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -7.6% over ten years, declining · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,750 |
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,170 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 |
| Technical Writers | $90,390 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $73,620 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,420 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.