Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $62,500 +36.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $45,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $119,040

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary vs area income 40% Median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary is 60% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $88,560
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,350
    California $73,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,060

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
    Public Relations Specialists $101,200
    Graphic Designers $98,530
    Technical Writers $135,880
    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in San Jose, CA is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

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

    The median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in San Jose, CA is 36.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.