Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in the U.S. is $47,340 ($22.76 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $47,340
- Mean annual wage
- $78,720
- Median hourly wage
- $22.76
- Employment
- 21,240
21,240 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,190 | $13.55 |
| 25th percentile | $35,360 | $17.00 |
| Median (50th) | $47,340 | $22.76 |
| 75th percentile | $75,480 | $36.29 |
| 90th percentile | $138,440 | $66.56 |
Highest-paying states for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $81,310 | 1,460 |
| Maryland | $74,480 | 290 |
| New Jersey | $70,800 | 190 |
| Indiana | $61,760 | 1,040 |
| Nevada | $60,460 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $60,200 | 280 |
| Florida | $56,360 | 990 |
| Rhode Island | $55,110 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,080 | 830 |
| Hawaii | $51,030 | 140 |
Lowest-paying states
- South Carolina: $30,960 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $33,020 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $34,040 median annual wage
- Montana: $35,000 median annual wage
- Kansas: $35,130 median annual wage
About this occupation
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
Typical tasks
- Develop story lines for broadcasts.
- Maintain organization of the music library.
- Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
- Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.
- Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 47.7% |
| Master's degree | 9.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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