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All About Public Address System Announcers

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.

What Do Public Address System Announcers Do On a Daily Basis?

  • Organize team information, such as statistics and tournament records, to ensure accessibility for use during events.
  • Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.
  • Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.
  • Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
  • Furnish information concerning plays to scoreboard operators.
  • Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances.

Public Address System Announcer Skills

Public Address System Announcers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

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.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Other Public Address System Announcer Job Titles

  • Bingo Caller
  • Track Announcer
  • Ringmaster
  • Train Caller
  • Entertainer

Job Outlook for Public Address System Announcers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 11,400 jobs in the United States for Public Address System Announcer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.6% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 300 new jobs for Public Address System Announcer by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,100 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Public Address System Announcer are North Dakota, Colorado, and Washington. Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, Louisiana, or Iowa. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Public Address System Announcer Make?

Public Address System Announcers make between $18,250 and $63,760 a year.

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Public Address System Announcers who work in New Jersey, Hawaii, or Washington, make the highest salaries.

How much do Public Address System Announcers make in different U.S. states?

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

Tools & Technologies Used by Public Address System Announcers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Public Address System Announcers:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web browser software
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Website creation software

How do I Become a Public Address System Announcer?

Are there Public Address System Announcers education requirements?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where do Public Address System Announcers Work?

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