Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Iowa
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Iowa earn a median of $37,090 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($47,340)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800; the top 10% earn over $59,970. Nationally the range is $28,190 to $138,440.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,540 median in Iowa
- Producers and Directors$58,550 median in Iowa
- Writers and Authors$61,010 median in Iowa
- Public Relations Specialists$62,970 median in Iowa
- Media Programming Directors$58,550 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$61,010 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Iowa
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in Iowa?
The median is $37,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800 and the top 10% earn over $59,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 47 (−22% vs. the national median of $47,340). Living costs are not included.