Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $47,340 · Median hourly: $22.76 · Employment: 21,240
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,190 | $13.55 |
| 25th | $35,360 | $17.00 |
| Median | $47,340 | $22.76 |
| 75th | $75,480 | $36.29 |
| 90th | $138,440 | $66.56 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-3011
- Total U.S. employment: 21,240
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
At $22.76 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $47,341 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $47,340.
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,530 | $18.53 | -18.6% | 300 |
| Alaska | $44,790 | $21.53 | -5.4% | 80 |
| Arizona | $47,930 | $23.04 | +1.2% | 410 |
| Arkansas | $36,160 | $17.38 | -23.6% | 300 |
| California | — | — | — | 1,620 |
| Colorado | $50,660 | $24.35 | +7.0% | 310 |
| Connecticut | — | — | — | 290 |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | 70 |
| Florida | $56,360 | $27.10 | +19.1% | 990 |
| Georgia | $42,020 | $20.20 | -11.2% | 490 |
| Hawaii | $51,030 | $24.53 | +7.8% | 140 |
| Idaho | $46,940 | $22.57 | -0.8% | 50 |
| Illinois | $46,720 | $22.46 | -1.3% | 770 |
| Indiana | $61,760 | $29.69 | +30.5% | 1,040 |
| Iowa | $37,090 | $17.83 | -21.7% | 320 |
| Kansas | $35,130 | $16.89 | -25.8% | 440 |
| Kentucky | $36,170 | $17.39 | -23.6% | 340 |
| Louisiana | $33,020 | $15.87 | -30.2% | 190 |
| Maine | $44,000 | $21.15 | -7.1% | 170 |
| Maryland | $74,480 | $35.81 | +57.3% | 290 |
| Massachusetts | $60,200 | $28.94 | +27.2% | 280 |
| Michigan | $46,640 | $22.42 | -1.5% | 650 |
| Minnesota | $43,530 | $20.93 | -8.0% | 750 |
| Mississippi | $34,040 | $16.37 | -28.1% | 160 |
| Missouri | $45,460 | $21.85 | -4.0% | 470 |
| Montana | $35,000 | $16.83 | -26.1% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $45,020 | $21.64 | -4.9% | 280 |
| Nevada | $60,460 | $29.07 | +27.7% | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $46,000 | $22.11 | -2.8% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $70,800 | $34.04 | +49.6% | 190 |
| New Mexico | $38,940 | $18.72 | -17.7% | 190 |
| New York | $81,310 | $39.09 | +71.8% | 1,460 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 | $23.03 | +1.2% | 830 |
| North Dakota | $38,500 | $18.51 | -18.7% | 180 |
| Ohio | $42,440 | $20.41 | -10.4% | 910 |
| Oklahoma | $36,110 | $17.36 | -23.7% | 300 |
| Oregon | $46,190 | $22.21 | -2.4% | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,080 | $25.04 | +10.0% | 830 |
| Rhode Island | $55,110 | $26.50 | +16.4% | 90 |
| South Carolina | $30,960 | $14.88 | -34.6% | 150 |
| South Dakota | $40,630 | $19.53 | -14.2% | 230 |
| Tennessee | $48,290 | $23.22 | +2.0% | 970 |
| Texas | $49,050 | $23.58 | +3.6% | 960 |
| Utah | $46,080 | $22.15 | -2.7% | 190 |
| Vermont | $35,220 | $16.93 | -25.6% | 110 |
| Virginia | $44,400 | $21.35 | -6.2% | 460 |
| Washington | $44,420 | $21.36 | -6.2% | 620 |
| West Virginia | $35,400 | $17.02 | -25.2% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $40,630 | $19.54 | -14.2% | 580 |
| Wyoming | $36,760 | $17.67 | -22.3% | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?
The median annual wage for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is $47,340 ($22.76 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 21,240 broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.76. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.