Occupation ยท SOC 27-3011
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 23,880 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $45,680 ($21.96 an hour).
US employment
23,880
Median annual wage
$45,680
Mean annual wage
$80,110
Median hourly wage
$21.96
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Video Editors | $70,980 | $25,300 (+55.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Editors | $75,260 | $29,580 (+64.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Writers and Authors | $72,270 | $26,590 (+58.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Public Relations Specialists | $69,780 | $24,100 (+52.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Broadcast Technicians | $53,920 | $8,240 (+18.0%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $54,830 | $9,150 (+20.0%) | 3 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York2,050
- 2. California2,000
- 3. Texas1,300
- 4. Indiana1,040
- 5. Florida970
- 6. Washington950
- 7. Illinois920
- 8. Michigan880
- 9. Pennsylvania860
- 10. Georgia830
States that pay the most
- 1. California$73,930
- 2. Maryland$72,080
- 3. New York$71,570
- 4. Indiana$61,350
- 5. Colorado$59,510
- 6. Massachusetts$58,320
- 7. New Jersey$58,020
- 8. Nevada$57,490
- 9. Alaska$50,840
- 10. Rhode Island$50,650
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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