Radio and Television Announcers
How pay grows with experience
Radio and Television Announcers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $39,380 |
| Median (typical) | $73,519 |
| Experienced | $248,932 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Radio and Television Announcers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $110,196 |
| Mohawk Valley | $48,191 |
| Hudson Valley | $45,471 |
| Capital Region | $43,251 |
| North Country | $42,924 |
| Finger Lakes | $41,821 |
| Central New York | $40,969 |
| Western New York | $40,654 |
| Southern Tier | $36,450 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Interior Designers$75,633 median (+$2,114) · +1.4% by 2032
- Graphic Designers$76,556 median (+$3,036) · +3.0% by 2032
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$79,397 median (+$5,878) · −0.6% by 2032
- Designers, All Other$80,254 median (+$6,735) · +1.5% by 2032
- Public Relations Specialists$80,644 median (+$7,125) · +14.2% by 2032
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$80,828 median (+$7,308)
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians$65,364 median (−$8,155) · +6.8% by 2032
- Photographers$59,268 median (−$14,251) · +3.9% by 2032
- Coaches and Scouts$51,582 median (−$21,937) · +20.0% by 2032
- Floral Designers$45,272 median (−$28,247) · −0.5% by 2032
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41,714 median (−$31,806) · +0.4% by 2032
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