Announcers and DJs
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Announcers and DJs in the United States earn a median salary of $45,115 per year — about $22 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 40K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of -2%.
Median Salary
$45,115
~$22/hr · ~$3,760/mo
US Jobs
40K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
The occupation is split between highly exposed digital work and less exposed physical work. Broadcast and radio roles are under significant threat from AI-generated voices and automated content curation, whereas live event DJs and emcees retain a physical and interpersonal barrier that is harder to automate.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
City-by-city salary data not available for this occupation. Showing national median only.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
-2% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,760/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)