How much does a radio make in San Diego?
$75,330a year
Median yearly pay for radios in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $36.22 an hour or $6,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.22
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,710Median: $75,330Highest 10%: $105,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,710 | $28.23 | |
| 25th | $63,640 | $30.60 | |
| Median | $75,330 | $36.22 | |
| 75th | $94,550 | $45.46 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.71 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for radios.
| San Francisco, CA | $70,880 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,540 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,890 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,360 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a radio make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $36.22 ($75,330 a year).
Do radios make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $75,330 against $63,520 nationally, 19% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,840, so San Diego pays 20% more.
Where does San Diego rank for radio pay?
15 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a radio make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,500 or more.
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.