SOC 273011
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests. Excludes "News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists" (27-3023).
National Median
$45,680
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$45,680
Entry Level (10th pct)
$26,000
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,780
Total Employed
23,880
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $26,000 - $33,280 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $33,280 - $72,080 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $72,080 - $131,780 |
Highest Paying Locations for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$126,550
+177.0% vs national
#2New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$102,300
+123.9% vs national
#3San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$88,560
+93.9% vs national
#4Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$78,350
+71.5% vs national
#5Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
$75,330
+64.9% vs national
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary by Location
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