Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $47,330 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $32,360
90th percentile $87,030
Employed locally 40
National median $45,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,360
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $47,330
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $87,030

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary vs area income 70% Median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary is 30% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,160

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,690
    Coaches and Scouts$45,220
    Graphic Designers$48,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,740
    Interpreters and Translators$49,080
    Producers and Directors$60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Tucson, AZ is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (10th percentile) earn around $32,360 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.