Summary
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Quick Facts: Announcers and DJs | |
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$45,810 per year
$22.03 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
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52,200 | |
15% (Faster than average) | |
8,100 |
What Announcers and DJs Do
Announcers present news and sports or may interview guests on media such as radio and television. Disc jockeys (DJs) act as masters of ceremonies (emcees) or play recorded music at weddings, parties, or clubs.
Work Environment
Many announcers and DJs work in radio and television studios or are self-employed. Some work part time, and schedules might include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
How to Become an Announcer or DJ
Entry requirements for announcers and DJs vary. Broadcast announcers and radio DJs typically need a bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications; experience gained from internships or working at a school radio or television station is helpful. Other types of DJs typically need a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Pay
The median annual wage for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys was $37,630 in May 2021.
The median annual wage for media and communication workers, all other was $49,900 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of announcers and DJs is projected to grow 15 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 6,100 openings for announcers and DJs are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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