Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Arizona | 140 | N/A | $13.86 | |
| California | 730 | N/A | $26.69 | |
| Colorado | 110 | N/A | $22.55 | |
| Florida | 690 | N/A | $24.27 | |
| Indiana | 160 | N/A | $12.92 | |
| Iowa | 70 | N/A | $22.22 | |
| Kentucky | 40 | N/A | $21.35 | |
| Massachusetts | N/A | $23.81 | ||
| Michigan | 140 | N/A | $30.37 | |
| Missouri | 80 | N/A | $20.29 | |
| Nevada | 70 | N/A | $19.05 | |
| New Jersey | N/A | $38.73 | ||
| New York | N/A | $17.75 | ||
| North Carolina | 300 | N/A | $13.96 | |
| North Dakota | 40 | N/A | $25.52 | |
| Ohio | N/A | $19.49 | ||
| South Dakota | 80 | N/A | $18.77 | |
| Texas | 380 | N/A | $19.71 | |
| Virginia | 110 | N/A | $15.22 | |
| Wisconsin | 170 | N/A | $20.60 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue, and sound effects recording; soundtrack editing; dubbing and mixing; sound engineering; tape, disk, and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification and modulation; and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers.
A program of study that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the mixing, recording, and production of music. Includes instruction in acoustics, audio mixing, audio production, audio recording, computer composition of music, music theory, digital devices, and sound technology.
A program that focuses on the creative aspects of the blending of music and technology; and that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the composition, recording, synthesis, and performance of music; audio-visual production; scoring for film and multimedia; and software and multimedia development. Includes instruction in music theory, music history, composition, acoustics, recording technology, computer composition, electronic music synthesis, technology-based performance, 3D sound and spatial audio, and music business and law.
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$21.8 per hourNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as disc jockeys, except radio.
- Less than high school 5%
- High school graduate 32%
- College dropout 36%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 15%
- Master’s degree 4%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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