How much do Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys make?
The median pay for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in the United States is $47,340 per year — about $22.76 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $28,190, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $138,440.
That is $14,050 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary range by percentile
Half of all Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys earn between $35,360 and $75,480 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,190 | $13.55 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,480 | $36.29 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $138,440 | $66.56 |
Highest-paying states for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay at $81,310 a year, followed by Maryland ($74,480) and New Jersey ($70,800). At the other end, South Carolina posts the lowest median at $30,960 — a gap of $50,350 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $81,310 | $39.09 | +72% |
| 2 | Maryland | $74,480 | $35.81 | +57% |
| 3 | New Jersey | $70,800 | $34.04 | +50% |
| 4 | Indiana | $61,760 | $29.69 | +30% |
| 5 | Nevada | $60,460 | $29.07 | +28% |
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 47 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 21,000 people work as Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $78,720 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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