Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is $23.03 an hour ($47,910 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.

$23.03Median hourly pay
$35,240–$68,610Middle half of workers, yearly
830People in this job in North Carolina

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,340). North Carolina ranks 15th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in North Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.84$22,540
25% of workers$16.94$35,240
Half of workers (median)$23.03$47,910
75% of workers$32.98$68,610
90% of workers$84.97$176,730

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Raleigh-Cary$47,500110

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Public Relations Specialists$67,230
Producers and Directors$63,700
Editors$73,740
Audio and Video Technicians$46,700
Writers and Authors$63,660
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58,670
Broadcast Technicians$47,780
Technical Writers$86,320

Other job titles for this job

AnnouncerBroadcasterCommercial AnnouncerGame Show HostMorning Show HostNews BroadcasterNewscasterOn-air AnnouncerOn-air HostOn-air PersonalityOn-air TalentPlay-by-play Commentator

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Source: 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.