How much does an announcer make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,848 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,073
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,910 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,200 |
| 3. Germany | $73,770 |
| 10. Austria estimate | $58,400 |
| 11. United States | $58,180 |
| 12. Ireland estimate | $57,600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist$54,170
- Musician$92,810
- Ballet dancer$52,550
- Art director$94,500
- Actor$60,420
- Performer$41,020
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $103,300 |
| California | $102,600 |
| New York | $95,310 |
| Georgia | $70,920 |
| Nevada | $68,140 |
| Rhode Island | $67,890 |
| Maryland | $64,500 |
| New Jersey | $64,480 |
| Florida | $60,870 |
| Massachusetts | $60,560 |
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| Colorado | $59,490 |
| Connecticut | $58,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,370 |
| Virginia | $57,900 |
| Indiana | $56,420 |
| Michigan | $56,340 |
| Delaware | $55,600 |
| Utah | $55,000 |
| Illinois | $54,850 |
| North Carolina | $53,420 |
| Hawaii | $52,860 |
| Tennessee | $51,390 |
| Wisconsin | $51,230 |
| Washington | $50,800 |
| Idaho | $50,400 |
| Texas | $50,340 |
| Minnesota | $48,340 |
| Maine | $47,640 |
| Missouri | $47,560 |
| New Hampshire | $47,380 |
| Oregon | $46,230 |
| New Mexico | $46,080 |
| Ohio | $45,660 |
| Arizona | $45,400 |
| Louisiana | $45,140 |
| Alaska | $44,280 |
| South Carolina | $43,900 |
| Montana | $43,890 |
| Oklahoma | $43,020 |
| Nebraska | $42,460 |
| Vermont | $42,050 |
| Iowa | $41,980 |
| South Dakota | $41,940 |
| Kentucky | $41,930 |
| Alabama | $41,670 |
| Mississippi | $41,430 |
| North Dakota | $40,820 |
| Kansas | $40,240 |
| Arkansas | $36,460 |
| Wyoming | $36,320 |
| West Virginia | $35,330 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| News Analyst | $62,200 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $47,340 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $73,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an announcer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,848 a month, $58,180 a year.
How much does an announcer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $33,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $139,800.
Which country pays an announcer the most?
Germany, with a median of $73,770 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an announcer the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $103,300 a year.
Does an announcer make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $73,770 a year against $58,180 in the United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an announcer or an artist?
An announcer: $58,180 a year against $54,170 for an artist, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate