Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $48,330 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $144,340
Employed locally 400
National median $45,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $75,830
    90th
    $144,340

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary vs area income 55% Median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,930
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,250
    El Paso, TX $34,530

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,370
    Public Relations Specialists $63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Coaches and Scouts $36,340
    Producers and Directors $72,770
    Interior Designers $74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Dallas, TX is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in Dallas, TX is 5.8% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.