How much does a disc jockey make in New York?
$53,060a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in New York. That is $25.51 an hour or $4,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.51
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $60,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for disc jockeys.
| 2. Wisconsin | $57,600 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $25.51 ($53,060 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $53,060 against $44,950 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for disc jockey pay?
New York ranks 5 of 17 states.
Which city in New York pays disc jockeys the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $60,470 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.