SOC 27-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Jacksonville, FL is $37,410 a year, trailing the national median of $47,340 by 21.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Jacksonville, FL is $37,410 a year, trailing the national median of $47,340 by 21.0%. Half of workers earn between $27,040 and $62,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,040 and the ninetieth at $96,930.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 509th of 579 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $27,040 | −42.9% |
| Median (50th) | $37,410 | −21.0% |
| 75th | $62,240 | +31.5% |
| 90th | $96,930 | +104.8% |
| Mean | $53,570 | +13.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $37,410 buys what $36,180 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,180US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,410 a year, 21.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,040 to $96,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $70,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $37,410, or $17.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,340, so pay in Jacksonville, FL is 21.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jacksonville, FL earns more than $96,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $70,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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