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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in Montana

In Montana, broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys earn $35,360 at the median, or about $17 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$35K
Median annual
$17/hr
Hourly rate
$27K
Entry level (10th %)
$55K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,456/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home46% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$36,454/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,327/mo

About broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 23,880
Montana employed: 150
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $27,110, 25th percentile $28,080, median $35,360, 75th percentile $51,760, 90th percentile $55,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$27K25th$28KMedian$35K75th$52K90th$55K
Bar chart showing Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $27,110, 25th percentile $28,080, median $35,360, 75th percentile $51,760, 90th percentile $55,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys make in Montana?

The median is $35,360 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,110, and experienced broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys can clear $55,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,456/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 46% 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 Montana?

Montana 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 $36,454 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.

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