Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey Salary
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys earn a median $47,340 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
U.S. median
$47,340
$22.76 per hour
Range
$28,190 – $138,440
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
21,240
across the U.S.
Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,218
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,351Monthly
$1,676Twice a month
$1,547Every 2 weeks
$19.34Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,501
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,935
- Medicare (1.45%)$686
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,218
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,190 | $13.55 | $24,824 |
| 25th percentile | $35,360 | $17.00 | $30,592 |
| Median (50th) | $47,340 | $22.76 | $40,218 |
| 75th percentile | $75,480 | $36.29 | $61,930 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $138,440 | $66.56 | $105,890 |
Best cities for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $124,810 | $90,250 | $80,177 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Nashville, TN | $48,340 | $41,021 | $42,580 | 560 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $49,470 | $39,625 | $38,250 | 480 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $124,810
- Chicago, IL — $49,470
- Nashville, TN — $48,340
Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $81,310 | $62,238 | $35,300 – $239,200+ | 1,460 |
| Maryland | $74,480 | $58,053 | $37,350 – $159,470 | 290 |
| New Jersey | $70,800 | $56,274 | $40,390 – $239,200+ | 190 |
| Indiana | $61,760 | $50,012 | $28,360 – $107,210 | 1,040 |
| Nevada | $60,460 | $50,760 | $33,280 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $60,200 | $47,761 | $36,260 – $213,970 | 280 |
| Florida | $56,360 | $47,465 | $28,370 – $161,210 | 990 |
| Rhode Island | $55,110 | $45,011 | $31,200 – $131,790 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,080 | $42,427 | $26,370 – $109,110 | 830 |
| Hawaii | $51,030 | $40,824 | $35,390 – $166,400 | 140 |
| Colorado | $50,660 | $41,365 | $32,410 – $180,930 | 310 |
| Texas | $49,050 | $41,592 | $22,990 – $157,830 | 960 |
| Tennessee | $48,290 | $40,981 | $30,160 – $103,960 | 970 |
| Arizona | $47,930 | $39,702 | $32,630 – $202,370 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 | $39,273 | $22,540 – $176,730 | 830 |
| Idaho | $46,940 | $38,517 | $31,150 – $99,510 | 50 |
| Illinois | $46,720 | $37,552 | $31,200 – $82,720 | 770 |
| Michigan | $46,640 | $37,924 | $25,960 – $130,350 | 650 |
| Oregon | $46,190 | $36,082 | $33,240 – $72,810 | 240 |
| Utah | $46,080 | $38,098 | $32,810 – $147,430 | 190 |
| New Hampshire | $46,000 | $39,141 | $34,560 – $75,880 | 70 |
| Missouri | $45,460 | $37,508 | $29,120 – $102,480 | 470 |
| Nebraska | $45,020 | $37,185 | $28,440 – $73,990 | 280 |
| Alaska | $44,790 | $38,169 | $34,040 – $78,080 | 80 |
| Washington | $44,420 | $37,871 | $38,750 – $102,910 | 620 |
| Virginia | $44,400 | $36,117 | $27,000 – $94,130 | 460 |
| Maine | $44,000 | $35,746 | $30,470 – $62,090 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $43,530 | $35,646 | $28,360 – $75,730 | 750 |
| Ohio | $42,440 | $35,896 | $24,040 – $87,830 | 910 |
| Georgia | $42,020 | $34,385 | $24,700 – $102,380 | 490 |
| South Dakota | $40,630 | $34,826 | $28,580 – $53,940 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $40,630 | $33,820 | $28,090 – $104,600 | 580 |
| New Mexico | $38,940 | $32,761 | $25,820 – $68,250 | 190 |
| Alabama | $38,530 | $31,477 | $21,170 – $76,230 | 300 |
| North Dakota | $38,500 | $33,115 | $28,350 – $65,300 | 180 |
| Iowa | $37,090 | $31,224 | $20,800 – $59,970 | 320 |
| Wyoming | $36,760 | $31,717 | $29,190 – $56,130 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $36,170 | $30,094 | $22,160 – $102,420 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $36,160 | $30,037 | $24,680 – $45,540 | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $36,110 | $30,115 | $22,960 – $80,180 | 300 |
| West Virginia | $35,400 | $29,678 | $21,750 – $46,520 | 130 |
| Vermont | $35,220 | $29,733 | $30,820 – $58,620 | 110 |
| Kansas | $35,130 | $29,244 | $16,650 – $57,900 | 440 |
| Montana | $35,000 | $29,414 | $29,370 – $55,290 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $34,040 | $28,902 | $17,820 – $163,530 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $33,020 | $28,107 | $18,920 – $73,400 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $30,960 | $26,356 | $18,960 – $93,420 | 150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a broadcast announcer and radio disc jockey make?
The national median salary for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys is $47,340 a year ($22.76 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,190 and the top 10% earn over $138,440. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $81,310. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys are there in the U.S.?
About 21,240 people work as broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys nationwide.