How much does a disc jockey make in San Francisco?
$48,920a year
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.52
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 19
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for disc jockeys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $157,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disc jockey make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $23.52 ($48,920 a year).
Do disc jockeys make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $48,920 against $44,950 nationally, 9% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for disc jockey pay?
7 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.