Radio and Television Announcers Salary in the Industry of Spectator Sports

The salary statistics and trend of radio and television announcers in the industry of spectator sports are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare radio and television announcers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$22,540
25th Percentile Wage
$30,220
50th Percentile Wage
$57,880
75th Percentile Wage
$158,160
90th Percentile Wage
No Data

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for radio and television announcers in the industry of spectator sports. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) radio and television announcers is $158,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent radio and television announcers is $22,540.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of radio and television announcers in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$57,880
27.32% -2.87%
2016
$42,070
-3.26% -
2015
$43,440
-5.25% -
2014
$45,720
-18.15% -
2013
$54,020
-10.22% -
2012
$59,540
- -

Table 3. Compare Radio and Television Announcers Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of radio and television announcers in eight industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of radio and television announcers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
$114,730
Performing Arts Companies
$90,690
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$90,570
Spectator Sports
$57,880
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$56,330
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$52,860
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$40,460
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$39,150

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