How much does a radio make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Average (mean)
- $69,870
- Jobs
- 11,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,460 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Idaho | $107,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,000 |
| Connecticut | $100,900 |
| Maryland | $100,800 |
| Arizona | $95,040 |
| New York | $81,070 |
| Nevada | $79,380 |
| Alaska | $79,050 |
| Washington | $79,020 |
| South Carolina | $78,250 |
| Texas | $77,910 |
| Minnesota | $76,960 |
| New Jersey | $75,930 |
| Ohio | $72,160 |
| Virginia | $67,790 |
| Hawaii | $65,970 |
| New Mexico | $65,110 |
| Michigan | $64,130 |
| South Dakota | $63,620 |
| California | $62,840 |
| New Hampshire | $62,450 |
| West Virginia | $62,170 |
| Georgia | $62,010 |
| Illinois | $61,110 |
| Oregon | $61,020 |
| Massachusetts | $60,890 |
| Indiana | $60,840 |
| Delaware | $60,740 |
| Florida | $60,140 |
| Vermont | $59,290 |
| Kansas | $58,010 |
| Wisconsin | $57,740 |
| Colorado | $56,110 |
| Oklahoma | $55,880 |
| Missouri | $52,450 |
| Nebraska | $52,410 |
| Maine | $51,970 |
| Iowa | $50,760 |
| Kentucky | $49,840 |
| Tennessee | $49,140 |
| Mississippi | $47,960 |
| North Carolina | $47,040 |
| Montana | $47,000 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $105,200 |
| Hartford, CT | $100,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $97,970 |
| New York, NY | $96,610 |
| Baltimore, MD | $95,620 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $86,580 |
| Seattle, WA | $82,380 |
| Houston, TX | $81,270 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $80,430 |
| San Antonio, TX | $79,340 |
| Anchorage, AK | $76,920 |
| Washington, DC | $76,070 |
| Miami, FL | $75,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,330 |
In other countries
Radio belongs to the international group "Information and communications technology installers and servicers".
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- Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$48,420
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$52,600
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radio make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.54 ($63,520 a year).
How much does a radio make a month?
About $5,293 a month before tax, based on a median of $63,520 a year.
How much does a radio make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,460 or less a year ($21.38 an hour); the top 10% make $104,000 or more.
Which state pays radios the most?
Idaho, with a median of $107,300 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($103,000) and Connecticut ($100,900).
Which city pays radios the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $105,200 a year.
How many radios are there in the United States?
About 11,140 people work as radios.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.