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Disc Jockey salary
Average disc jockey salary
$54,894
How much does a disc jockey make?
The average disc jockey salary in the United States is $54,894. Disc jockey salaries typically range between $29,000 and $102,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for disc jockeys is $26.39 per hour.
Disc jockey salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Disc jockeys earn the highest average salary in Nevada.
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Where can a Disc Jockey earn more?
Disc Jockey salary estimates from across the web
Average disc jockey salary by state
The highest-paying states for disc jockeys are Nevada, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The lowest average disc jockey salary states are Kentucky, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
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Highest paying states for disc jockeys
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $71,611 | $34.43 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $72,703 | $34.95 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $73,035 | $35.11 |
| 4 | Nevada | $76,638 | $36.85 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $66,707 | $32.07 |
| 6 | Maine | $60,210 | $28.95 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $72,969 | $35.08 |
| 8 | Vermont | $72,017 | $34.62 |
| 9 | Maryland | $64,671 | $31.09 |
| 10 | Oregon | $67,496 | $32.45 |
| 11 | Delaware | $66,966 | $32.20 |
| 12 | New York | $67,195 | $32.31 |
| 13 | Michigan | $60,354 | $29.02 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $56,209 | $27.02 |
| 15 | Washington | $65,451 | $31.47 |
| 16 | Iowa | $56,187 | $27.01 |
| 17 | Idaho | $61,921 | $29.77 |
| 18 | California | $64,452 | $30.99 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $61,309 | $29.48 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $52,699 | $25.34 |
| 21 | Utah | $58,725 | $28.23 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $52,851 | $25.41 |
| 23 | Illinois | $56,381 | $27.11 |
| 24 | Texas | $56,416 | $27.12 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $51,307 | $24.67 |
| 26 | Montana | $58,656 | $28.20 |
| 27 | Alaska | $54,709 | $26.30 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $63,870 | $30.71 |
| 29 | Arizona | $56,301 | $27.07 |
| 30 | Kansas | $55,192 | $26.53 |
| 31 | Colorado | $52,875 | $25.42 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $50,758 | $24.40 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $54,821 | $26.36 |
| 34 | Ohio | $49,972 | $24.02 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $54,566 | $26.23 |
| 36 | Georgia | $49,806 | $23.95 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $51,362 | $24.69 |
| 38 | Indiana | $47,772 | $22.97 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $48,742 | $23.43 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $46,554 | $22.38 |
| 41 | Virginia | $49,948 | $24.01 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $45,780 | $22.01 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $54,550 | $26.23 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $51,366 | $24.70 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $49,487 | $23.79 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $45,090 | $21.68 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $43,057 | $20.70 |
| 48 | Missouri | $46,920 | $22.56 |
| 49 | Florida | $42,859 | $20.61 |
| 50 | Alabama | $44,087 | $21.20 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $44,475 | $21.38 |
Highest paying cities for disc jockeys
The highest-paying cities for disc jockeys are Waterbury, CT, Sacramento, CA, and Syracuse, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury, CT | $71,775 | $34.51 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $70,617 | $33.95 |
| 3 | Syracuse, NY | $67,585 | $32.49 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $65,230 | $31.36 |
| 5 | West Valley City, UT | $58,700 | $28.22 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $56,745 | $27.28 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $56,645 | $27.23 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $56,503 | $27.16 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $56,452 | $27.14 |
| 10 | Kearney, NE | $50,197 | $24.13 |
| 11 | Findlay, OH | $50,086 | $24.08 |
| 12 | Richmond, VA | $49,660 | $23.88 |
| 13 | Kansas City, MO | $47,705 | $22.94 |
| 14 | Bowling Green, KY | $44,937 | $21.60 |
| 15 | Raleigh, NC | $44,907 | $21.59 |
| 16 | Orlando, FL | $42,696 | $20.53 |
Disc Jockey salary details
A disc jockey's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $102,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a disc jockey's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $54,894 | $4,575 | $26 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying disc jockey jobs
The highest paying types of disc jockeys are track announcer, mobile disc jockey, and public address announcer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Air Personality | $42,380 | $3,532 | $20.37 | 1,507 |
Top companies hiring disc jockeys now:
Which companies pay disc jockeys the most?
Disc jockey salaries at University of Central Florida and Marriott International are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average disc jockey salary at companies like iHeartMedia and Chauvet are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Central Florida | $59,561 | $28.64 |
| 2 | Marriott International | $51,766 | $24.89 |
| 3 | iHeartMedia | $50,325 | $24.19 |
| 4 | Chauvet | $47,813 | $22.99 |
| 5 | State of Arizona | $46,157 | $22.19 |
| 6 | Sam Ash Music Stores | $43,046 | $20.70 |
| 7 | Luckie & Company | $42,798 | $20.58 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Disc Jockey salary by industry
The average disc jockey salary varies across industries:
- The average disc jockey salary in the education industry is $52,651, the highest of any industry.
- The average disc jockey salary in the finance industry is $51,203.
- Disc jockeys in the technology industry earn an average salary of $49,313, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for disc jockeys
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $52,651 | $25.31 |
| 2 | Hospitality | $51,203 | $24.62 |
| 3 | Media | $49,549 | $23.82 |
| 4 | Technology | $49,313 | $23.71 |
High Paying Disc Jockey Jobs
Disc Jockey salary trends
The average disc jockey salary has risen by $6,599 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average disc jockey earned $48,295 annually, but today, they earn $54,894 a year. That works out to a 2% change in pay for disc jockeys over the last decade.
Compare disc jockey salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average disc jockey salary over time
Compare disc jockey salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Disc Jockey salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,900 | $26.39 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $53,000 | $25.50 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $51,500 | $24.76 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | $52,800 | $25.41 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | $53,800 | $25.85 | +6.9% |
Recently added disc jockey salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters Hospitality | DJ Area Manager | Houston, TX | 12/14/2024 | $42,000 |
| Maryland | DJS Residential Group Life Manager I | Baltimore, MD | 12/11/2024 | $64,984 |
| Baltimore City | Disc Jockey, Community Aide (NCS)-Baltimore City Recreation and Parks | Baltimore, MD | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Careersinmusic | DJ | Lebanon, PA | 12/11/2024 | $102,263 |
| Pointblank Music School | DJ Instructor | Los Angeles, CA | 12/11/2024 | $62,610 |
| Recordcase | Pioneer DJ Xprs1182S | Nome, TX | 12/02/2024 | $10,407 |
| The Westerner | Karaoke Host-DJ | West Valley City, UT | 11/29/2024 | $37,566 |
| Entertainers Worldwide Ltd. | Party DJ Wanted for Christmas Party | Ione, OR | 11/27/2024 | $62,610 |
| Audacy, Inc. | Mix Show DJ | Washington, DC | 11/26/2024 | $36,523 |
| Stayaspensnowmass | DJ/Host-On-Mountain Dining | Aspen, CO | 10/24/2024 | $52,175 |
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