Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in New York

Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in New York earn the most in New York (average $230,140 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($58,650), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys average at $182,810 and the median at $81,310 for 1,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,720.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys average salary by city in New York

New York$230,140
Buffalo$86,970
Rochester$72,530
Albany$71,970
Syracuse$58,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$230,140	$124,810	$59,610	$157,326	113
Buffalo	$86,970	$61,770	$36,120	$65,835	96
Rochester	$72,530	$54,690	$42,770	$56,471	97
Albany	$71,970	$52,500	$35,830	$56,108	100
Syracuse	$58,650	$44,460	$35,800	$46,685	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary in other states

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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