How much does a disc jockey make in Dallas?
$46,180a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.20
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys.
| San Antonio, TX | $44,870 |
| Houston, TX | $26,290 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.20 ($46,180 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $46,180 against $44,950 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,570, so Dallas pays 23% more.
Where does Dallas rank for disc jockey pay?
9 of 19 metro areas with data.
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.