How much does a disc jockey make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.61 an hour or $3,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.61
- Jobs
- 7,920
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $113,500 |
| Wisconsin | $57,600 |
| South Dakota | $56,720 |
| North Carolina | $54,700 |
| New York | $53,060 |
| Illinois | $47,570 |
| Washington | $47,400 |
| Idaho | $46,450 |
| Arizona | $46,070 |
| Tennessee | $45,240 |
| Colorado | $43,490 |
| Georgia | $43,040 |
| Texas | $37,570 |
| Florida | $34,110 |
| Missouri | $32,930 |
| Oregon | $32,340 |
| Nevada | $24,960 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $94,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,170 |
| New York, NY | $60,470 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $56,720 |
| Green Bay, WI | $55,700 |
| Washington, DC | $53,790 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,920 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,570 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,180 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,870 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,040 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,030 |
| Kansas City, MO | $34,820 |
| Miami, FL | $34,340 |
In other countries
Disc Jockey belongs to the international group "Creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.61 ($44,950 a year).
How much does a disc jockey make a month?
About $3,746 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,950 a year.
Which state pays disc jockeys the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $113,500 a year, followed by Wisconsin ($57,600) and South Dakota ($56,720).
Which city pays disc jockeys the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $94,200 a year.
How many disc jockeys are there in the United States?
About 7,920 people work as disc jockeys.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.