How much does a disc jockey make in Illinois?
$47,570a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in Illinois. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.87
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 17
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $47,570 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for disc jockeys.
| 3. South Dakota | $56,720 |
| 4. North Carolina | $54,700 |
| 5. New York | $53,060 |
| 6. Illinois | $47,570 |
| 7. Washington | $47,400 |
| 8. Idaho | $46,450 |
| 9. Arizona | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.87 ($47,570 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,570 against $44,950 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for disc jockey pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 17 states.
Which city in Illinois pays disc jockeys the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $47,570 a year.
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.