What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Commentator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Commentator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Houdini Artist at $174,140 (241.5%) above Commentator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Houdini Artist $246,250 $20,520 $4,735 $118.39 Visual Development Artist $107,828 $8,985 $2,073 $51.84 3D Artist $82,070 $6,839 $1,578 $39.46 Motion Capture Artist $60,546 $5,045 $1,164 $29.11 Sketch Artist $51,263 $4,271 $985 $24.65

What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Commentator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Commentator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK (20.5% above average), followed by San Bruno, CA and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sitka, AK $86,870 $7,239 $1,670 $41.76 San Bruno, CA $86,149 $7,179 $1,656 $41.42 San Francisco, CA $84,959 $7,079 $1,633 $40.85 Santa Clara, CA $84,689 $7,057 $1,628 $40.72 Sunnyvale, CA $84,633 $7,052 $1,627 $40.69 Livermore, CA $84,585 $7,048 $1,626 $40.67 Beverly Hills, CA $83,284 $6,940 $1,601 $40.04 Santa Cruz, CA $83,263 $6,938 $1,601 $40.03 Wayland, MA $82,916 $6,909 $1,594 $39.86 San Jose, CA $82,845 $6,903 $1,593 $39.83

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Q: How much does a Commentator make?

The average annual pay for a commentator in the United States is $72,110 a year — that works out to approximately $34.67 an hour. The middle 80% of Commentators earn between $49,500 (10th percentile) and $90,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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United States

$72,110

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Ohio

$69,651

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How much does a Commentator make?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Commentator in the United States is $72,110 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.67 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,386/week or $6,009/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $110,000 and as low as $33,500, the majority of Commentator salaries currently range between $61,500 (25th percentile) to $81,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $90,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Commentator varies greatly (by as much as 19500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Commentator in your area makes on average $69,651 per year, or $2,459 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $72,110. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Commentator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Commentator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Commentator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Commentator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with San Bruno, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $12,849 (17.8%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $14,760 (20.5%) above the $72,110 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Commentator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Sitka, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Commentator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sitka, AK	$86,870	$7,239	$1,670	$41.76
San Bruno, CA	$86,149	$7,179	$1,656	$41.42
San Francisco, CA	$84,959	$7,079	$1,633	$40.85
Santa Clara, CA	$84,689	$7,057	$1,628	$40.72
Sunnyvale, CA	$84,633	$7,052	$1,627	$40.69
Livermore, CA	$84,585	$7,048	$1,626	$40.67
Beverly Hills, CA	$83,284	$6,940	$1,601	$40.04
Santa Cruz, CA	$83,263	$6,938	$1,601	$40.03
Wayland, MA	$82,916	$6,909	$1,594	$39.86
San Jose, CA	$82,845	$6,903	$1,593	$39.83

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Commentator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Commentator category.

For example Houdini Artist jobs pay as much as $174,140 (241.5%) more than the average Commentator salary of $72,110. If you're qualified, finding work as a Houdini Artist may help you make more money than that of the average Commentator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Houdini Artist	$246,250	$20,520	$4,735	$118.39
Visual Development Artist	$107,828	$8,985	$2,073	$51.84
3D Artist	$82,070	$6,839	$1,578	$39.46
Motion Capture Artist	$60,546	$5,045	$1,164	$29.11
Sketch Artist	$51,263	$4,271	$985	$24.65

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Infographic detailing Commentator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $72,110 per year or $34.67 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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