SOC 27-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys — New York
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in New York, NY is $124,810 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 New York, NY is $124,810 per year, well above the national median of $47,340. The gap of 163.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,610 and $270,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,040 and the ninetieth at $621,330.
The area has 1,090 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Buffalo records the highest median at $61,770. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 109th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,040 | −9.1% |
| 25th | $59,610 | +25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $124,810 | +163.6% |
| 75th | $270,090 | +470.5% |
| 90th | $621,330 | +1212.5% |
| Mean | $230,140 | +386.1% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $124,810 buys what $115,672 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 144.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,672US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,810 a year, 163.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,040 to $621,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,090 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Buffalo, at $61,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $124,810, or $60.00 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 New York, NY is 163.6% 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 New York, NY earns more than $621,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,040 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 Buffalo, at $61,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,090 jobs in this occupation in New York, NY. 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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