Average salary, compensation, and wages for Announcers in the United StatesSalaries in broadcasting vary widely, but generally are relatively low, except for announcers who work for large stations in major markets or for networks. Earnings are higher in television than in radio and higher in commercial than in public broadcasting. Median hourly earnings of announcers in 2002 were $9.91. The middle 50 percent earned between $7.13 and $15.10. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $6.14, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $24.92. Median hourly earnings of announcers in 2002 were $9.86 in the radio and television broadcasting industry. More information on Announcers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Announcers occupation Number of Announcers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Announcers Working conditions for Announcers Significant points for Announcers Training requirements for Announcers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |