Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeyss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$182,810
- New Jersey$125,080
- Nevada$121,090
- Massachusetts$98,750
- Florida$95,660
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$35,340
- West Virginia$36,310
- Montana$37,110
- Kansas$38,410
- Wyoming$40,420
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $182,810 | $81,310 | $88 | +132.2% | 1,460 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $125,080 | $70,800 | $60 | +58.9% | 190 |
| 3 | Nevada | $121,090 | $60,460 | $58 | +53.8% | 160 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $98,750 | $60,200 | $47 | +25.4% | 280 |
| 5 | Florida | $95,660 | $56,360 | $46 | +21.5% | 990 |
| 6 | Maryland | $92,840 | $74,480 | $45 | +17.9% | 290 |
| 7 | Colorado | $92,440 | $50,660 | $44 | +17.4% | 310 |
| 8 | Arizona | $86,570 | $47,930 | $42 | +10% | 410 |
| 9 | Texas | $83,670 | $49,050 | $40 | +6.3% | 960 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $78,110 | $47,910 | $38 | -0.8% | 830 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $77,360 | $51,030 | $37 | -1.7% | 140 |
| 12 | Utah | $73,440 | $46,080 | $35 | -6.7% | 190 |
| 13 | Washington | $69,180 | $44,420 | $33 | -12.1% | 620 |
| 14 | Michigan | $69,110 | $46,640 | $33 | -12.2% | 650 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $68,800 | $55,110 | $33 | -12.6% | 90 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $67,000 | $52,080 | $32 | -14.9% | 830 |
| 17 | Indiana | $63,420 | $61,760 | $30 | -19.4% | 1,040 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $63,190 | $48,290 | $30 | -19.7% | 970 |
| 19 | Missouri | $60,900 | $45,460 | $29 | -22.6% | 470 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $59,800 | $34,040 | $29 | -24% | 160 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $59,370 | $40,630 | $29 | -24.6% | 580 |
| 22 | Georgia | $56,950 | $42,020 | $27 | -27.7% | 490 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $56,460 | $46,000 | $27 | -28.3% | 70 |
| 24 | Virginia | $55,790 | $44,400 | $27 | -29.1% | 460 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $55,180 | $43,530 | $27 | -29.9% | 750 |
| 26 | Illinois | $54,760 | $46,720 | $26 | -30.4% | 770 |
| 27 | Ohio | $54,160 | $42,440 | $26 | -31.2% | 910 |
| 28 | Idaho | $54,020 | $46,940 | $26 | -31.4% | 50 |
| 29 | Oregon | $52,270 | $46,190 | $25 | -33.6% | 240 |
| 30 | Alaska | $51,500 | $44,790 | $25 | -34.6% | 80 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $49,440 | $45,020 | $24 | -37.2% | 280 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $48,620 | $36,170 | $23 | -38.2% | 340 |
| 33 | Maine | $48,350 | $44,000 | $23 | -38.6% | 170 |
| 34 | Vermont | $47,650 | $35,220 | $23 | -39.5% | 110 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $47,610 | $33,020 | $23 | -39.5% | 190 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $47,070 | $30,960 | $23 | -40.2% | 150 |
| 37 | Alabama | $46,020 | $38,530 | $22 | -41.5% | 300 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $45,540 | $36,110 | $22 | -42.1% | 300 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $44,170 | $38,940 | $21 | -43.9% | 190 |
| 40 | Iowa | $42,970 | $37,090 | $21 | -45.4% | 320 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $42,860 | $38,500 | $21 | -45.6% | 180 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $41,920 | $40,630 | $20 | -46.7% | 230 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $40,420 | $36,760 | $19 | -48.7% | 50 |
| 44 | Kansas | $38,410 | $35,130 | $18 | -51.2% | 440 |
| 45 | Montana | $37,110 | $35,000 | $18 | -52.9% | 130 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $36,310 | $35,400 | $17 | -53.9% | 130 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $35,340 | $36,160 | $17 | -55.1% | 300 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 127 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $124,810 | $230,140 | 1,090 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,030 | $111,990 | 260 |
| 3 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $83,680 | $99,980 | 120 |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,310 | $124,580 | 180 |
| 5 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,710 | $108,340 | 290 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $71,350 | $88,740 | 120 |
| 7 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $70,110 | $132,390 | 340 |
| 8 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $69,310 | $92,940 | 280 |
| 9 | Bloomington, IN | $67,450 | $75,210 | 360 |
| 10 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $66,140 | $68,230 | 320 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeyss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $122,200 | $122,910 | 470 |
| 2 | Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $105,140 | $105,250 | — |
| 3 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $105,140 | $110,550 | — |
| 4 | Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $102,760 | $147,210 | 70 |
| 5 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $97,270 | $96,250 | — |
| 6 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $92,580 | $117,040 | 1,340 |
| 7 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $84,070 | $111,820 | 1,470 |
| 8 | Television Broadcasting Stations | $77,980 | $101,500 | 680 |
| 9 | Spectator Sports | $73,720 | $111,740 | 770 |
| 10 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $68,600 | $81,620 | 50 |
| 11 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $68,600 | $81,620 | 50 |
| 12 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $66,140 | $67,770 | 930 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in the U.S.?
The median broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys salary in the United States is $47,340 per year (mean $78,720), and about 80% earn between $28,190 and $138,440.
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make per hour?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $78,720 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys the most?
New York has the highest average pay for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys at $182,810 per year (median $81,310).
What is the job outlook for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?
Employment is projected to change -5.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,300 openings per year.
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