Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in California earn a median salary of $74,030 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +62.1% vs the national median of $45,680. An estimated 1,710 broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $46,160 to $126,550 depending on location.
$74,030
Avg median salary in California
$126,550
Highest paying metro
$46,160
Lowest paying metro
1,710
Employed in California
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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
inBroadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $126,550 | $70,510 | $159,850 | 380 |
| San Diego, CA | $88,560 | $64,740 | $128,070 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,350 | $56,610 | $140,360 | 860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $67,060 | $48,830 | $101,660 | 80 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,500 | $43,530 | $119,040 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $61,590 | $34,620 | $91,340 | 60 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,470 | $36,220 | $70,740 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,160 | $37,310 | $67,630 | 90 |