Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Mississippi
In Mississippi, broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys earn $32,900 at the median, or about $15.82 an hour. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $156K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $62K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $33K get you in Mississippi?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi
Entry-level broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $156K or more, a $138K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in Mississippi?
The median is $32,900 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,530, and experienced broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys can clear $156,020. The mean (average) is $61,790, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Mississippi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,244/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 48% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys salary go in Mississippi?
Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys salary is worth about $37,008 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.