The median annual wage for radio and television announcers was $30,960 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,000, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $86,780.
The median annual wage for public address system and other announcers was $26,930 in May 2015.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,430, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $77,010.
In May 2015, the median annual wages for announcers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Television broadcasting
$41,420
Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries
38,060
Radio broadcasting
28,480
Food services and drinking places
24,940
In general, announcers working in larger markets earn more than those working in smaller markets.
Although most announcers work full time, many work part time.
Many radio and television stations are on air 24 hours a day. Some announcers present early morning shows, when most people are getting ready for work or commuting. Others do late-night programs. Some announcers have to work weekends or on holidays.
The shifts, however, are not as varied as in the past. More stations are recording shows during the day, eliminating the need to have an announcer work overnight hours.
Announcers
Median annual wages, May 2015
Media and communication workers
$53,530
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Radio and television announcers
$30,960
Announcers
$30,080
Public address system and other announcers
$26,930
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics