What Do Public Address System Announcers Do?

Occupation Description Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Life As a Public Address System Announcer

• Study the layout of an event venue to be able to give accurate directions in the event of an emergency.
• Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
• Furnish information concerning plays to scoreboard operators.
• Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
• Provide running commentaries of event activities, such as play-by-play descriptions or explanations of official decisions.
• Select and play music appropriate for the crowd.

Public Address System Announcer Needed Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Public Address System Announcers say are important on the job.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Other Public Address System Announcer Job Titles

• Public Address Announcer (PA Announcer)
• Master of Ceremonies (MC)
• Train Announcer
• Host/Hostess
• Sports Announcer

Public Address System Announcer Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 11,400 jobs for Public Address System and Other Announcers in 2016.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.5% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 300 new jobs for Public Address System Announcers by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,100 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Public Address System and Other Announcers are Texas, Washington, and California.

Watch out if you plan on working in Louisiana, South Carolina, or Missouri. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Public Address System Announcer Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Public Address System Announcer ranges between $18,250 and $63,760. The median salary is $27,720.

How much do Public Address System and Other Announcers make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
New Jersey	$57,450
New York	$56,080
Hawaii	$49,450
Massachusetts	$46,510
Wisconsin	$46,260
Washington	$45,130
Ohio	$43,360
California	$42,130
North Dakota	$41,220
Pennsylvania	$39,370
West Virginia	$37,780
Idaho	$36,930
Florida	$36,370
Minnesota	$34,410
Arizona	$33,690
North Carolina	$33,620
Colorado	$33,120
Oregon	$32,360
Nevada	$31,560
Georgia	$30,590
South Carolina	$30,250
Illinois	$29,430
Nebraska	$29,240
Louisiana	$28,800
Maryland	$28,370
South Dakota	$28,180
Oklahoma	$27,530
Tennessee	$26,600

Tools & Technologies Used by Public Address System Announcers

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Public Address System Announcers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Facebook

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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