Broadcasters can serve such roles as announcers, talk show hosts or sports play by play voices on radio and television. As of May 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 37,290 broadcasters worked in the United States.
Average Annual Salary
Broadcasters' average annual salary was $40,410, as of May 2008, according to the BLS.
Salary Range
The lowest paid 10 percent of broadcasters received salaries around $15,500, while the highest paid 10 percent earned $75,750 in 2008.
Largest Employers
The largest employers of broadcasters as of May 2008 were radio and television stations and cable programming, paying average salaries of $39,160 and $53,100, respectively.
Highest Paying Employers
In 2008, some of the highest paying employers of broadcasters were motion picture companies, spectator sports and promoters of events. Broadcasters working in these fields averaged between $53,100 and $94,940.
Highest Paying Areas
In May 2008, the states with the highest paid broadcasters were: New Jersey, $58,750; Washington, $54,510; Utah, $52,990; Massachusetts, $51,150; and New York, $50,690.
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