Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,190
- 25th Percentile — Junior$35,360
- 50th Percentile — Median$47,340
- 75th Percentile — Senior$75,480
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$138,440
The top 10% of Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys earn $138,440 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $28,190, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $182,810 | +132.2% |
| New Jersey | $125,080 | +58.9% |
| Nevada | $121,090 | +53.8% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $119,654 | +52.0% |
| California (est.) | $111,782 | +42.0% |
| Massachusetts | $98,750 | +25.4% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $96,038 | +22.0% |
| Florida | $95,660 | +21.5% |
| Maryland | $92,840 | +17.9% |
| Colorado | $92,440 | +17.4% |
| Arizona | $86,570 | +10.0% |
| Texas | $83,670 | +6.3% |
| Delaware (est.) | $82,656 | +5.0% |
| North Carolina | $78,110 | -0.8% |
| Hawaii | $77,360 | -1.7% |
| Utah | $73,440 | -6.7% |
| Washington | $69,180 | -12.1% |
| Michigan | $69,110 | -12.2% |
| Rhode Island | $68,800 | -12.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $67,000 | -14.9% |
| Indiana | $63,420 | -19.4% |
| Tennessee | $63,190 | -19.7% |
| Missouri | $60,900 | -22.6% |
| Mississippi | $59,800 | -24.0% |
| Wisconsin | $59,370 | -24.6% |
| Georgia | $56,950 | -27.7% |
| New Hampshire | $56,460 | -28.3% |
| Virginia | $55,790 | -29.1% |
| Minnesota | $55,180 | -29.9% |
| Illinois | $54,760 | -30.4% |
| Ohio | $54,160 | -31.2% |
| Idaho | $54,020 | -31.4% |
| Oregon | $52,270 | -33.6% |
| Alaska | $51,500 | -34.6% |
| Nebraska | $49,440 | -37.2% |
| Kentucky | $48,620 | -38.2% |
| Maine | $48,350 | -38.6% |
| Vermont | $47,650 | -39.5% |
| Louisiana | $47,610 | -39.5% |
| South Carolina | $47,070 | -40.2% |
| Alabama | $46,020 | -41.5% |
| Oklahoma | $45,540 | -42.1% |
| New Mexico | $44,170 | -43.9% |
| Iowa | $42,970 | -45.4% |
| North Dakota | $42,860 | -45.6% |
| South Dakota | $41,920 | -46.7% |
| Wyoming | $40,420 | -48.7% |
| Kansas | $38,410 | -51.2% |
| Montana | $37,110 | -52.9% |
| West Virginia | $36,310 | -53.9% |
| Arkansas | $35,340 | -55.1% |
What Factors Affect Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New York pays an average of $182,810, while Arkansas pays $35,340 — a gap of $147,470 per year.
The middle half of Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys earn between $35,360 and $75,480 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,190, while the top 10% earn more than $138,440.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
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
What is the average salary for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
The average salary for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in the United States is $78,720 per year, with a median of $47,340.
What is the starting salary for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
Entry-level Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys typically earn between $28,190 and $35,360 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys the most?
New York pays Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys the most at $182,810 per year on average, followed by New Jersey ($125,080) and Nevada ($121,090).
How much do Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $78,720, Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys earn approximately $37.85 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 21,240 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $78,720 and a median of $47,340 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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