Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is $23.58 an hour ($49,050 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($47,340). Texas ranks 12th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.05 | $22,990 |
| 25% of workers | $17.09 | $35,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.58 | $49,050 |
| 75% of workers | $40.67 | $84,600 |
| 90% of workers | $75.88 | $157,830 |
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $83,680 | 120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $63,090 | 170 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $50,280 | 260 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,160 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $47,510 |
| Editors | $45,950 |
| Technical Writers | $82,750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,470 |
| Writers and Authors | $69,990 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $110,080 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,290 |
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