Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,680
↑ 67.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 67.4% since 2011 ($27,280 → $45,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,680 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $44,890 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $41,750 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | $37,630 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $36,770 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | $34,630 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $33,220 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $32,450 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | $31,400 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $30,960 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $29,790 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $29,020 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | $28,020 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | $27,280 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.