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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Salary in West Virginia

In West Virginia, broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys earn $35,050 at the median, or about $16.85 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across West Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$35K
Median annual
$16.85/hr
Hourly rate
$21K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in West Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,428/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,008/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,369/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,420/mo

About broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 23,880
West Virginia employed: 190
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, West Virginia

Bar chart showing Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $21,420, 25th percentile $25,670, median $35,050, 75th percentile $38,480, 90th percentile $48,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$21K25th$26KMedian$35K75th$38K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $21,420, 25th percentile $25,670, median $35,050, 75th percentile $38,480, 90th percentile $48,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys salary by metro in West Virginia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Charleston$37K+5%40

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $35,050 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,420, and experienced broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys can clear $48,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in West Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,428/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 41.5% 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 West Virginia?

West Virginia 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 $39,369 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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