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Occupational Report
for Radio and Television Announcers (27-3011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.
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Radio and Television Announcers
Employment Outlook
for Radio and Television Announcers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Radio and Television Announcers
There are 7 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 7
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Radio and Television Announcers
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 5 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 5
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Radio and Television Announcers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Radio and Television Announcers
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$9.82 |
$12.06 |
$15.55 |
$22.01 |
$31.13
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$20.00 |
$41,598 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
9.74 |
12.44 |
15.08 |
22.99 |
39.88
|
22.42 |
46,635 |
| Coos / Curry |
9.43 |
10.11 |
11.80 |
15.28 |
19.80
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13.46 |
27,999 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
11.65 |
13.76 |
16.95 |
21.37 |
24.45
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17.54 |
36,469 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Radio and Television Announcers
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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All |
456 |
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Total, All Industries
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Private |
428 |
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Information
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Private |
428 |
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Broadcasting (except Internet)
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Private |
422 |
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Radio and Television Broadcasting
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Private |
422 |
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Total, All Industries
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Local |
15 |
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Educational Services
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Local |
15 |
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Total, All Industries
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Tribal |
12 |
Educational Requirements
for Radio and Television Announcers
Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Radio and Television Announcers
Schools and Training Providers
for Radio and Television Announcers
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
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Spun Academy Inc.
824 SW 18th Avenue, Suite B
Portland, OR 97025-1601
Phone: (503) 533-7007
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Radio and Television Announcers
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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