Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Tennessee
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in Tennessee earn a median of $48,290 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($47,340)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,160; the top 10% earn over $103,960. Nationally the range is $28,190 to $138,440.
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- Public Relations Specialists$60,900 median in Tennessee
- Media Programming Directors$73,020 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys pay in Tennessee
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in Tennessee?
The median is $48,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,160 and the top 10% earn over $103,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 47 (+2% vs. the national median of $47,340). Living costs are not included.