Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $36,390 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $19,190
90th percentile $55,690
Employed locally 60
National median $45,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,190
    25th
    $23,630
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $55,690

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary vs area income 43% Median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary is 57% 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
    California $73,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $72,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $68,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,880
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $63,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,630

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Coaches and Scouts $34,640
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Des Moines, IA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in Des Moines, IA is 20.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (10th percentile) earn around $19,190 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,630.