SOC 27-3011 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys wages by metro
National median annual wage
$47,340
- 10th percentile
- $28,190
- 25th percentile
- $35,360
- Median
- $47,340
- 75th percentile
- $75,480
- 90th percentile
- $138,440
- Mean
- $78,720
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 21,240.
That median is 7.1% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,090 | $43,040 | $124,810 | $621,330 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 600 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 560 | $31,200 | $48,340 | $125,780 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 480 | $31,200 | $49,470 | $91,060 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 420 | $44,210 | $44,580 | $121,690 |
| Bloomington, IN | 360 | $52,840 | $67,450 | $110,780 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 340 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 340 | $36,530 | $70,110 | $308,960 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 320 | $27,700 | $66,140 | $107,210 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 320 | $26,640 | $47,610 | $117,920 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 290 | $37,350 | $75,710 | $210,030 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 280 | $34,070 | $69,310 | $166,200 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 270 | $28,310 | $48,740 | $131,480 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 270 | $32,630 | $47,820 | $219,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 260 | $26,250 | $50,280 | $139,920 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 260 | $43,820 | $88,030 | $173,530 |
| Cleveland, OH | 230 | $28,610 | $43,930 | $105,900 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 190 | $26,150 | $51,000 | $147,780 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 180 | $43,800 | $79,310 | $238,290 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 180 | $33,680 | $63,710 | $250,910 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,460 | $35,300 | $81,310 | $621,330 |
| Maryland | 290 | $37,350 | $74,480 | $159,470 |
| New Jersey | 190 | $40,390 | $70,800 | $270,090 |
| Indiana | 1,040 | $28,360 | $61,760 | $107,210 |
| Nevada | 160 | $33,280 | $60,460 | $313,640 |
| Massachusetts | 280 | $36,260 | $60,200 | $213,970 |
| Florida | 990 | $28,370 | $56,360 | $161,210 |
| Rhode Island | 90 | $31,200 | $55,110 | $131,790 |
| Pennsylvania | 830 | $26,370 | $52,080 | $109,110 |
| Hawaii | 140 | $35,390 | $51,030 | $166,400 |
| Colorado | 310 | $32,410 | $50,660 | $180,930 |
| Texas | 960 | $22,990 | $49,050 | $157,830 |
| Tennessee | 970 | $30,160 | $48,290 | $103,960 |
| Arizona | 410 | $32,630 | $47,930 | $202,370 |
| North Carolina | 830 | $22,540 | $47,910 | $176,730 |
| Idaho | 50 | $31,150 | $46,940 | $99,510 |
| Illinois | 770 | $31,200 | $46,720 | $82,720 |
| Michigan | 650 | $25,960 | $46,640 | $130,350 |
| Oregon | 240 | $33,240 | $46,190 | $72,810 |
| Utah | 190 | $32,810 | $46,080 | $147,430 |
| New Hampshire | 70 | $34,560 | $46,000 | $75,880 |
| Missouri | 470 | $29,120 | $45,460 | $102,480 |
| Nebraska | 280 | $28,440 | $45,020 | $73,990 |
| Alaska | 80 | $34,040 | $44,790 | $78,080 |
| Washington | 620 | $38,750 | $44,420 | $102,910 |
| Virginia | 460 | $27,000 | $44,400 | $94,130 |
| Maine | 170 | $30,470 | $44,000 | $62,090 |
| Minnesota | 750 | $28,360 | $43,530 | $75,730 |
| Ohio | 910 | $24,040 | $42,440 | $87,830 |
| Georgia | 490 | $24,700 | $42,020 | $102,380 |
| South Dakota | 230 | $28,580 | $40,630 | $53,940 |
| Wisconsin | 580 | $28,090 | $40,630 | $104,600 |
| New Mexico | 190 | $25,820 | $38,940 | $68,250 |
| Alabama | 300 | $21,170 | $38,530 | $76,230 |
| North Dakota | 180 | $28,350 | $38,500 | $65,300 |
| Iowa | 320 | $20,800 | $37,090 | $59,970 |
| Wyoming | 50 | $29,190 | $36,760 | $56,130 |
| Kentucky | 340 | $22,160 | $36,170 | $102,420 |
| Arkansas | 300 | $24,680 | $36,160 | $45,540 |
| Oklahoma | 300 | $22,960 | $36,110 | $80,180 |
| West Virginia | 130 | $21,750 | $35,400 | $46,520 |
| Vermont | 110 | $30,820 | $35,220 | $58,620 |
| Kansas | 440 | $16,650 | $35,130 | $57,900 |
| Montana | 130 | $29,370 | $35,000 | $55,290 |
| Mississippi | 160 | $17,820 | $34,040 | $163,530 |
| Louisiana | 190 | $18,920 | $33,020 | $73,400 |
| South Carolina | 150 | $18,960 | $30,960 | $93,420 |
| Puerto Rico | 150 | $22,160 | $22,970 | $37,050 |
| California | 1,620 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Connecticut | 290 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| District of Columbia | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys is $47,340. Employment is 21,240.
How does Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys is 7.1% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $124,810.