Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Kentucky
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Kentucky earn a median of $36,170 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($47,340)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,160; the top 10% earn over $102,420. Nationally the range is $28,190 to $138,440.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,530 median in Kentucky
- Producers and Directors$54,550 median in Kentucky
- Writers and Authors$48,780 median in Kentucky
- Film and Video Editors$62,330 median in Kentucky
- Public Relations Specialists$60,150 median in Kentucky
- Media Programming Directors$54,550 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Kentucky
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in Kentucky?
The median is $36,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,160 and the top 10% earn over $102,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 47 (−24% vs. the national median of $47,340). Living costs are not included.