# Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

SOC 27-3011. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/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.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $47,340 (middle half $35,360–$75,480; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $48,881; 69% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: -7.6%; ~2k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Journalism: 16% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/journalism)
- Communications: 14% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/communications, https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other)
- General Business: 11% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business)
- Mass Media: 8% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/broadcasting-digital-media)
- Computer Science: 6% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-science)
- Political Science And Government: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/political-science)
- Psychology: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/psychology)
- Criminal Justice And Fire Protection: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/criminal-justice, https://educationguide.com/degrees/security-homeland-security)
- Business Management And Administration: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- Physical Fitness Parks Recreation And Leisure: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/kinesiology-exercise-science, https://educationguide.com/degrees/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $44,790
- AL: $38,530
- AR: $36,160
- AZ: $47,930
- CO: $50,660
- FL: $56,360
- GA: $42,020
- HI: $51,030
- IA: $37,090
- ID: $46,940
- IL: $46,720
- IN: $61,760
- KS: $35,130
- KY: $36,170
- LA: $33,020
- MA: $60,200
- MD: $74,480
- ME: $44,000
- MI: $46,640
- MN: $43,530
- MO: $45,460
- MS: $34,040
- MT: $35,000
- NC: $47,910
- ND: $38,500
- NE: $45,020
- NH: $46,000
- NJ: $70,800
- NM: $38,940
- NV: $60,460
- NY: $81,310
- OH: $42,440
- OK: $36,110
- OR: $46,190
- PA: $52,080
- PR: $22,970
- RI: $55,110
- SC: $30,960
- SD: $40,630
- TN: $48,290
- TX: $49,050
- UT: $46,080
- VA: $44,400
- VT: $35,220
- WA: $44,420
- WI: $40,630
- WV: $35,400
- WY: $36,760

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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