Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Illinois
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Illinois earn a median of $46,720 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($47,340)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $82,720. Nationally the range is $28,190 to $138,440.
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- Public Relations Specialists$76,380 median in Illinois
- Media Programming Directors$81,080 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Illinois
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in Illinois?
The median is $46,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $82,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 47 (−1% vs. the national median of $47,340). Living costs are not included.