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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 380 | $32,750 | $15.75 | |
| Alaska | 80 | $49,450 | $23.78 | |
| Arizona | 460 | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| Arkansas | 200 | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| California | 3,460 | $62,410 | $30.01 | |
| Colorado | 390 | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| District of Columbia | 360 | $102,460 | $49.26 | |
| Florida | 1,030 | $63,450 | $30.51 | |
| Georgia | 620 | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| Hawaii | 140 | $40,680 | $19.56 | |
| Idaho | 180 | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| Illinois | 950 | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| Indiana | 570 | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| Iowa | 330 | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| Kansas | 530 | $31,740 | $15.26 | |
| Kentucky | 410 | $33,150 | $15.94 | |
| Louisiana | 210 | $28,900 | $13.90 | |
| Maine | 120 | $42,490 | $20.43 | |
| Maryland | 340 | $55,170 | $26.52 | |
| Massachusetts | 540 | $72,330 | $34.78 | |
| Michigan | 810 | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| Minnesota | 730 | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Mississippi | 280 | $41,030 | $19.73 | |
| Missouri | 670 | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| Montana | 130 | $34,140 | $16.41 | |
| Nebraska | 260 | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| Nevada | 270 | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $39,260 | $18.87 | |
| New Jersey | 370 | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| New Mexico | 190 | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| New York | 1,580 | $108,420 | $52.13 | |
| North Carolina | 730 | $55,720 | $26.79 | |
| North Dakota | 230 | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| Ohio | 650 | $37,700 | $18.12 | |
| Oklahoma | 270 | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| Oregon | 200 | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| Pennsylvania | 740 | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $96,470 | $46.38 | |
| South Carolina | 240 | $56,490 | $27.16 | |
| South Dakota | 280 | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| Tennessee | 800 | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| Texas | 1,450 | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| Utah | 180 | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| Virginia | 470 | $41,440 | $19.93 | |
| Washington | 300 | $54,650 | $26.28 | |
| West Virginia | 160 | $33,250 | $15.98 | |
| Wisconsin | 610 | $44,560 | $21.43 | |
| Wyoming | 60 | $38,070 | $18.30 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television, and video/film media; and that prepares individuals to be professional broadcast journalists, editors, producers, directors, and managers. Includes instruction in the principles of broadcast technology; broadcast reporting; on- and off-camera and microphone procedures and techniques; program, sound, and video/film editing; program design and production; media law and policy; and professional standards and ethics.
A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.
A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for communicating about sports in a variety of formats, media, and contexts; and that prepares individuals to be sports reporters and writers, photojournalists, radio and television announcers, producers and directors, recreational sports promoters, and public relations specialists. Includes instruction in sports writing, photography, broadcast journalism, sports production, game rules, media and public relations, and sports promotion.
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$56,110 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 13%
- College dropout 22%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 42%
- Master’s degree 9%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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