📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Broadcast Announcer Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Low Demand

Average
$71,398
per year
Median
$58,618
per year
Hourly
$34.33
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$39,661
25th Percentile — Junior$60,393
50th Percentile — Median$58,618
75th Percentile — Senior$107,040
90th Percentile — Top Earners$127,087
💡 Top-earning Broadcast Announcers in California make up to $127,087 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$64.7k
2021
$66.0k
2022
$67.3k
2023
$68.6k
2024
$70.0k
2025
$71.4k
2026
📈 Broadcast Announcer salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.0% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Broadcast Announcer Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $110,667 +55.0% Low
San Diego $105,669 +48.0% Low
San Jose $122,805 +72.0% Low
San Francisco $132,086 +85.0% Low
Fresno $77,110 +8.0% Low
Sacramento $87,106 +22.0% Low
Long Beach $103,527 +45.0% Low
Bakersfield $77,110 +8.0% Low
Anaheim $101,385 +42.0% Low
Santa Ana $99,957 +40.0% Low
Riverside $91,389 +28.0% Low
Stockton $84,250 +18.0% Low
Irvine $110,667 +55.0% Low
San Bernardino $84,250 +18.0% Low
Modesto $79,966 +12.0% Low
Fontana $87,106 +22.0% Low
Moreno Valley $82,108 +15.0% Low
Glendale $105,669 +48.0% Low
Fremont $114,237 +60.0% Low
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Broadcast Announcer Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Broadcast Announcers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $71,398 per year, California's Broadcast Announcer salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $39,661–$60,393, while experienced Broadcast Announcers can command $107,040–$127,087.

Looking ahead, the Broadcast Announcer profession in California is projected to grow at 2.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Broadcast Announcer salary in California is $71,398 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $50,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Broadcast Announcers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Broadcast Announcer employment.
  • At $71,398/year, California Broadcast Announcer salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $50,280/year.