How much does a disc jockey make in New York?
$60,470a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.07 an hour or $5,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.07
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.07 ($60,470 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,470 against $44,950 nationally, 35% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $53,060, so New York pays 14% more.
Where does New York rank for disc jockey pay?
3 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.