Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys to decrease by -7.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 21,800 to 20,200 jobs. Its estimate of 2,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($47,340), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
21,800
Projected employment (2034)
20,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-8%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,000
Pay & Preparation
$47,340
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.75/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Time Management (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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