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| soc | 27-3011 |
| title | Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys |
| onet code | 27-3011.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 23,880 |
| a mean | 80,110 |
| a median | 45,680 |
| a pct10 | 26,000 |
| a pct25 | 33,280 |
| a pct75 | 72,080 |
| a pct90 | 131,780 |
| h mean | 38 |
| h median | 21 |
The day-to-day work of a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys typically centers on operate control consoles. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.63 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (55.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 63% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $73,930 and lowest in Louisiana at $27,620 — a 2.7× spread. The top five states (California, Maryland, New York, Indiana, Colorado) average $67,688. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $73,930 | $157,630 | $36,700 | $222,930 | 2,000 |
| Maryland | $72,080 | $87,970 | $36,740 | $150,670 | 230 |
| New York | $71,570 | $174,340 | $36,120 | — | 2,050 |
| Indiana | $61,350 | $60,480 | $27,840 | $102,100 | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $59,510 | $85,150 | $37,110 | $170,860 | 420 |
| Massachusetts | $58,320 | $103,800 | $47,250 | $216,720 | 330 |
| New Jersey | $58,020 | $127,640 | $33,170 | $214,630 | 290 |
| Nevada | $57,490 | $94,490 | $30,520 | $210,230 | 160 |
| Alaska | $50,840 | $53,230 | $32,440 | $75,380 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $50,650 | $65,220 | $29,990 | $103,360 | 80 |
| Utah | $49,050 | $82,950 | $31,180 | $173,100 | 170 |
| Idaho | $47,490 | $53,430 | $29,680 | $94,020 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,290 | $59,610 | $21,930 | $103,490 | 860 |
| Florida | $46,780 | $85,300 | $25,870 | $115,440 | 970 |
| Virginia | $46,280 | $53,650 | $25,000 | $85,950 | 440 |
| Hawaii | $45,840 | $60,440 | $30,710 | $96,120 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $45,740 | $53,980 | $28,850 | $71,740 | 60 |
| Michigan | $45,500 | $64,570 | $23,320 | $122,330 | 880 |
| North Dakota | $44,990 | $47,430 | $29,170 | $62,300 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $43,490 | $43,100 | $29,160 | $54,410 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $43,270 | $57,460 | $29,880 | $84,530 | 790 |
| Texas | $43,130 | $71,920 | $24,180 | $115,120 | 1,300 |
| Nebraska | $42,840 | $45,620 | $27,500 | $61,190 | 230 |
| Oregon | $42,410 | $55,260 | $31,090 | $81,320 | 270 |
| Washington | $42,400 | $55,970 | $37,660 | $83,580 | 950 |
| Illinois | $42,240 | $51,660 | $29,330 | $90,960 | 920 |
| Tennessee | $41,010 | $52,870 | $23,700 | $98,870 | 740 |
| Wisconsin | $40,490 | $56,590 | $22,530 | $102,460 | 610 |
| Missouri | $39,280 | $57,370 | $27,540 | $101,320 | 540 |
| North Carolina | $39,260 | $62,350 | $19,880 | $87,330 | 680 |
| Maine | $38,840 | $42,270 | $29,920 | $55,070 | 150 |
| Arizona | $38,830 | $60,050 | $30,220 | $99,990 | 320 |
| New Mexico | $38,530 | $47,860 | $27,410 | $99,450 | 200 |
| Alabama | $37,040 | $44,490 | $21,170 | $76,320 | 360 |
| Kansas | $36,680 | $45,090 | $20,950 | $70,830 | 560 |
| Wyoming | $36,670 | $38,580 | $28,660 | $52,240 | 50 |
| Vermont | $35,440 | $43,480 | $29,380 | $72,130 | 110 |
| Montana | $35,360 | $37,570 | $27,110 | $55,460 | 150 |
| Georgia | $35,090 | $54,480 | $23,710 | $102,040 | 830 |
| West Virginia | $35,050 | $35,860 | $21,420 | $48,550 | 190 |
| Ohio | $35,030 | $51,810 | $22,360 | $92,710 | 830 |
| Oklahoma | $34,740 | $43,680 | $19,300 | $72,550 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $32,900 | $61,790 | $17,530 | $156,020 | 220 |
| Iowa | $30,490 | $36,280 | $17,520 | $55,610 | 360 |
| South Carolina | $29,870 | $43,200 | $17,670 | $83,580 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $29,420 | $36,300 | $21,200 | $54,920 | 380 |
| Arkansas | $29,120 | $32,960 | $23,770 | $39,550 | 340 |
| Louisiana | $27,620 | $38,280 | $20,090 | $63,100 | 210 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Anchor or Announcer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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