How much does a radio make in California?
$62,840a year
Median yearly pay for radios in California. That is $30.21 an hour or $5,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,650Median: $62,840Highest 10%: $96,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 25th | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| Median | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| 75th | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 90th | $96,600 | $46.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $75,330 |
| San Francisco, CA | $70,880 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,540 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,890 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for radios.
| 17. New Mexico | $65,110 |
| 18. Michigan | $64,130 |
| 19. South Dakota | $63,620 |
| 20. California | $62,840 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $62,450 |
| 22. West Virginia | $62,170 |
| 23. Georgia | $62,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radio make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.21 ($62,840 a year).
Do radios make more in California than the national average?
No: $62,840 against $63,520 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for radio pay?
California ranks 20 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays radios the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $75,330 a year.
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.