Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Virginia

Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $68,140 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($53,320), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys average at $55,790 and the median at $44,400 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,720.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$68,140
Roanoke$53,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$68,140	$60,430	$39,500	$53,663	98
Roanoke	$53,320	$45,260	$32,280	$42,771	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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

More about pay in Virginia

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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