Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,900 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.59
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 50
National median $45,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $34,940
    50th (median)
    $44,900
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $79,420

    Top-paying metros for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,300
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $88,560
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,330
    California $73,930

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$61,420
    Coaches and Scouts$35,990
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43,660
    Producers and Directors$61,210
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$44,010
    Interpreters and Translators$62,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Alaska is $21.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salaries?

    The median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in Alaska is 1.7% below the national median of $45,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Alaska?

    Entry-level Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,940.