How much does a disc jockey make in Houston?
$26,290a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $12.64 an hour or $2,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.64
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 19
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys.
| Dallas, TX | $46,180 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,870 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $12.64 ($26,290 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $26,290 against $44,950 nationally, 42% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,570, so Houston pays 30% less.
Where does Houston rank for disc jockey pay?
18 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.