Radio show host vs radio broadcaster

The differences between radio show hosts and radio broadcasters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a radio show host and a radio broadcaster. Additionally, a radio broadcaster has an average salary of $49,452, which is higher than the $47,839 average annual salary of a radio show host.

The top three skills for a radio show host include show topics, radio station and audio equipment. The most important skills for a radio broadcaster are FM, public service announcements, and DJ.

Radio show host vs radio broadcaster overview

	Radio Show Host	Radio Broadcaster
Yearly salary	$47,839	$49,452
Hourly rate	$23.00	$23.77
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	12,265	2,182
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	4	4

Radio show host vs radio broadcaster salary

Radio show hosts and radio broadcasters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Radio Show Host	Radio Broadcaster
Average salary	$47,839	$49,452
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $91,000	Between $16,000 And $144,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between radio show host and radio broadcaster education

There are a few differences between a radio show host and a radio broadcaster in terms of educational background:

	Radio Show Host	Radio Broadcaster
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Communication	Communication
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Radio show host vs radio broadcaster demographics

Here are the differences between radio show hosts' and radio broadcasters' demographics:

	Radio Show Host	Radio Broadcaster
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 64.5% Female, 35.5%	Male, 66.7% Female, 33.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.5% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 4.3% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 5.0% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian, 3.9% White, 74.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between radio show host and radio broadcaster duties and responsibilities

Radio show host example responsibilities.

Founded, host and manage one of the main radio programmes for Kairi Fm, a leading radio station in Dominica.
Work as a DJ, preform talk sets, and create trending topics for show content
Provide show content through creating compelling and inspiring playlists featuring culturally relevant music.
Have served as local music director and a substitute DJ.
Provide transmitter readings, keep log books, conduct EBS tests as required by FCC rules and regulations.
Play music developing independent playlists and following station format reporting on news, weather, traffic and social media trends

Radio broadcaster example responsibilities.

Design locations for cell sites to achieve maximum handover efficiency.
Perform network optimization, design of regional network as well as sanity check on antenna configuration.
Host a show that feature self-created mash-ups and emergent hip-hop with special guest interviews.

Radio show host vs radio broadcaster skills

Common radio show host skills

Show Topics, 9%
Radio Station, 9%
Audio Equipment, 7%
Facebook, 7%
FM, 6%
Twitter, 5%

Common radio broadcaster skills

FM, 15%
Public Service Announcements, 8%
DJ, 7%
Conduct Interviews, 6%
On-Air Interviews, 6%
RAN, 5%

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