Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is $22.46 an hour ($46,720 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,340). Illinois ranks 17th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.48 | $32,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| 75% of workers | $29.50 | $61,370 |
| 90% of workers | $39.77 | $82,720 |
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $49,470 | 480 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,380 |
| Editors | $76,060 |
| Producers and Directors | $81,080 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $60,740 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,220 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $60,590 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $100,170 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $74,210 |
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