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.
11% below national average Updated in 2018
Sports broadcaster earnings by seniority
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 physical education teachers but more than athletic trainers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Physical education teacher salary | $63K |
| Television writer salary | $62K |
| Film and video editor salary | $60K |
| Athlete salary | $51K |
| Cinematographer salary | $40K |
| Sports broadcaster salary | $40K |
| Camera operator salary | $50K |
| Gaffer salary | $36K |
| Model maker salary | $53K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)