Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
SOC 27-3011 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys is $44,890, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $86,950, and an estimated 25,070 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +22.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +3.7% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 5.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,890 | $44,890 | 25,070 |
| 2022 | $41,750 | $43,469 | 26,820 |
| 2021 | $37,630 | $42,314 | 24,580 |
| 2020 | $36,770 | $43,290 | 27,290 |
Nominal change
+22.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+3.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-5.5%
Declining
Employment 2024
24,100
Projected 2034
22,800
Annual Openings
2,300
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $44,890. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $61,470 | +36.9% | 990 |
| Washington | $58,710 | +30.8% | 500 |
| Nevada | $57,780 | +28.7% | 210 |
| Utah | $55,060 | +22.7% | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $51,510 | +14.7% | 400 |
| Rhode Island | $50,510 | +12.5% | 120 |
| Maryland | $49,070 | +9.3% | 260 |
| Alaska | $48,220 | +7.4% | 70 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $48,220 | +7.4% | 40 |
| Colorado | $47,890 | +6.7% | 460 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$24,400
25th Pct
$30,920
Median
$44,890
75th Pct
$66,070
90th Pct
$127,560
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | IN | 1 | $37,440 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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