SOC 27-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Massachusetts is $60,200 per year, well above the national median of $47,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Massachusetts is $60,200 per year, well above the national median of $47,340. The gap of 27.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $213,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,730 to $108,360.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 6th by median wage. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 440th of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $45,730 | −3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $60,200 | +27.2% |
| 75th | $108,360 | +128.9% |
| 90th | $213,970 | +352.0% |
| Mean | $98,750 | +108.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $79,310 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $60,200 buys what $56,900 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,200 a year, 27.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,260 to $213,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $79,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $60,200, or $28.94 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 Massachusetts is 27.2% higher. 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 Massachusetts earns more than $213,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,260 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 Boston, at $79,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. 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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