515112/Radio Stations
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
59K
employees, 2023
59K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 3,944 US Radio Stations business locations employed 59,060 people and paid $4.1 billion in annual payroll, $68,744 per employee on average. Employment was down 4.7% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
3,944
-6.2% vs 2022
Employees
59,060
-4.7% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$4.1B
-7.8% vs 2022
Average pay
$68,744
-3.3% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Radio Stations in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 301 | 5,490 | $85,775 | 0.03% |
| New York | 157 | 4,806 | $96,993 | 0.05% |
| Texas | 249 | 3,495 | $70,935 | 0.03% |
| Pennsylvania | 136 | 3,439 | $74,479 | 0.06% |
| Florida | 175 | 2,448 | $71,766 | 0.02% |
| Illinois | 135 | 2,230 | $74,338 | 0.04% |
| Ohio | 122 | 1,983 | $57,631 | 0.04% |
| Georgia | 123 | 1,727 | $68,164 | 0.04% |
| Michigan | 112 | 1,683 | $65,108 | 0.04% |
| District of Columbia | 21 | 1,682 | $116,127 | 0.30% |
| Minnesota | 95 | 1,669 | $68,614 | 0.06% |
| Tennessee | 124 | 1,633 | $60,857 | 0.05% |
| Wisconsin | 87 | 1,502 | $54,913 | 0.06% |
| Missouri | 101 | 1,477 | $50,227 | 0.06% |
| Indiana | 101 | 1,358 | $46,136 | 0.05% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 51.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Radio Stations employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 90 | 3,967 | $108,073 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 51 | 2,355 | $112,490 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 89 | 2,170 | $98,996 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 38 | 2,133 | $87,993 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 54 | 1,487 | $90,661 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 46 | 1,160 | $78,358 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 30 | 951 | $87,043 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 44 | 889 | $90,538 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 26 | 866 | $89,318 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 47 | 833 | $74,984 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 26 | 702 | $92,594 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 24 | 676 | $80,479 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 29 | 670 | $88,064 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 23 | 630 | $85,116 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 25 | 607 | $88,091 |
Business size
US Radio Stations business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,364 | 34.6% |
| 5 to 9 | 919 | 23.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 913 | 23.2% |
| 20 to 49 | 570 | 14.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 119 | 3.0% |
| 100 to 249 | 47 | 1.2% |
| 250 to 499 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Information 51Broadcasting (except Internet) 515Radio and Television Broadcasting 5151Radio Broadcasting 51511
Questions and answers
How many people work in Radio Stations in the US?
59,060 people worked at 3,944 US Radio Stations business locations in 2023, down 4.7% from 2022. That is 0.04% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Radio Stations?
$68,744 a year per employee in 2023, from $4.1 billion in annual payroll (down 3.3% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Radio Stations jobs?
California had the most, with 5,490 employees in 2023, followed by New York (4,806) and Texas (3,495).
Which metro areas have the most Radio Stations jobs?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (3,967), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (2,355), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (2,170) had the most Radio Stations employees in 2023.
Are most Radio Stations businesses small?
81.1% of the 3,942 Radio Stations business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.