The top 11 highest paying industries for radio operators (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $51,480, state government, excluding schools and hospitals (oes designation) is the highest paying industry for radio operators. It is followed by state government, including schools and hospitals industry (average annual salary $51,240). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of radio operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | $51,480 |
290 |
| 2 | State government, including schools and hospitals | $51,240 |
290 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation) | $48,590 |
680 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government | $48,590 |
680 |
| 5 | Public sector -- Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospit | $48,570 |
690 |
| 6 | Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | $46,600 |
390 |
| 7 | Local government, including schools and hospitals | $46,250 |
400 |
| 8 | Information | $37,230 |
330 |
| 9 | Broadcasting (except Internet) | $25,240 |
240 |
| 10 | Radio and Television Broadcasting | $22,780 |
200 |
| 11 | Radio Broadcasting | $22,610 |
200 |