SOC 27-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys across the United States is $47,340 per year, measured over 21,240 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $81,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Pay for this occupation varies by 162.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $81,310 and South Carolina pays $30,960.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $81,310 | 1,460 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $74,480 | 290 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $70,800 | 190 | |
| 4 | Indiana | $61,760 | 1,040 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $60,460 | 160 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $60,200 | 280 | |
| 7 | Florida | $56,360 | 990 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $55,110 | 90 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $52,080 | 830 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $51,030 | 140 |
States with the most Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,460 | $81,310 | |
| 2 | Indiana | 1,040 | $61,760 | |
| 3 | Florida | 990 | $56,360 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | 970 | $48,290 | |
| 5 | Texas | 960 | $49,050 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 910 | $42,440 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 830 | $47,910 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 830 | $52,080 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 770 | $46,720 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 750 | $43,530 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $124,810 | 1,090 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $88,030 | 260 |
| 3 | Austin | $83,680 | 120 |
| 4 | Boston | $79,310 | 180 |
| 5 | Washington | $75,710 | 290 |
| 6 | Baltimore | $71,350 | 120 |
| 7 | Miami | $70,110 | 340 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $69,310 | 280 |
| 9 | Bloomington | $67,450 | 360 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | $66,140 | 320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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