The salary statistics of radio and television announcers in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare radio and television announcers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,270 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for radio and television announcers in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) radio and television announcers is $92,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid radio and television announcers is $18,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of radio and television announcers in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $32,640 | 2.24% | 15.84% |
| 2017 | $31,910 | 2.60% | - |
| 2016 | $31,080 | 1.48% | - |
| 2015 | $30,620 | 4.38% | - |
| 2014 | $29,280 | 2.60% | - |
| 2013 | $28,520 | 3.68% | - |
| 2012 | $27,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of radio and television announcers in two industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed radio and television announcers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications | |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].