The average salary for a sports broadcaster in the United States is around $39,589 per year.
Avg Salary
Sports broadcasters earn an average yearly salary of $39,589.
Wages typically start from $28,642 and go up to $97,059.
9% below national average Updated in 2018
Sports broadcaster earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sports broadcaster earnings begin at:
$46.66 per hour
$97,059 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sports broadcaster earnings begin at:
$27.92 per hour
$58,073 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sports broadcaster earnings begin at:
$19.03 per hour
$39,589 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sports broadcaster earnings begin at:
$15.23 per hour
$31,677 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sports broadcaster earnings begin at:
$13.77 per hour
$28,642 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do sports broadcaster salaries compare to similar careers?
Sports broadcasters earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than television writers but more than model makers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Television writer salary | $62K |
| Film and video editor salary | $60K |
| Athlete salary | $51K |
| Cinematographer salary | $40K |
| Court reporter salary | $57K |
| Sports broadcaster salary | $40K |
| Camera operator salary | $50K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $49K |
| Gaffer salary | $36K |
| Model maker salary | $53K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)