Radio broadcasting stations
NAICS Code: 516110
BLS projects Radio broadcasting stations to contract -6.2% through 2034 - 8.6 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 12% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Radio broadcasting stations sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Radio broadcasting stations sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-6.2% Top 88% higher than 12% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 42.3% mean employer AI exposure across 32 tracked public companies .
BLS projects contraction even though many public companies still map to this sector - read employer grades as residual corporate exposure, not proof the industry will keep the same staffing footprint.
NAICS 516110 · 51,200 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Radio broadcasting stations.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Radio broadcasting stations. 32 companies scored · mean AI exposure 42.3%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| America Movil Sab De Cv/ | B |
| Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. | B |
| At&t Inc. | B |
| Bce Inc | B |
| Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd | B |
| Fox Corp | B |
| IHS Holding Ltd | B |
| Kt Corp | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Radio broadcasting stations shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Radio broadcasting stations (NAICS 516110) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Florists | 59,000 | -9.0% |
| Radio broadcasting stations | 51,200 | -6.2% |
| Photographic services | 49,000 | -8.5% |
| Urban transit systems | 48,000 | +3.9% |
| Metal ore mining | 44,900 | +7.9% |
| Support activities for rail transportation | 43,600 | +0.7% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Radio broadcasting stations?
As of 2024, the Radio broadcasting stations industry employs approximately 51,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Radio broadcasting stations growing or declining?
The Radio broadcasting stations industry is projected to decline by 6.2% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -3,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Radio broadcasting stations?
32 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Radio broadcasting stations. Sample names include America Movil Sab De Cv/, Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc., At&t Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Radio broadcasting stations industry?
Among 32 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 42.3% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Radio broadcasting stations. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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What to do with this
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts