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Wages in radio newsrooms


Median annual wage for newsroom employees in the radio broadcasting sector (in U.S. dollars)
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Source: Pew Research Center analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Note: The OEWS survey is designed to produce estimates by combining data collected over a three-year period. Median annual wage is adjusted for inflation. Data unavailable for television, video, and film camera operators and editors for 2017-2020.
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Median annual wage for newsroom employees in the radio broadcasting sector (in U.S. dollars)

YearNews analysts, reporters, and journalistsEditorsTelevision, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors
2012$41,350$50,047$33,896
2013$39,634$58,176$38,409
2014$41,371$52,031$44,687
2015$40,469$62,211$46,664
2016$39,587$56,490$38,487
2017$40,042$74,899 
2018$42,955$76,735 
2019$45,167$72,565 
2020$49,460$79,280 

Source: Pew Research Center analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Note: The OEWS survey is designed to produce estimates by combining data collected over a three-year period. Median annual wage is adjusted for inflation. Data unavailable for television, video, and film camera operators and editors for 2017-2020.

PEW RESEARCH CENTER


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