The average wage for a DJ in the United States is around $13.07 per hour.
Avg Wage
DJs earn an average hourly wage of $13.07.
Salaries typically start from $8.60 per hour and go up to $19.85 per hour.
57% below national average Updated in 2018
DJ earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level DJ earnings begin at:
$19.85 per hour
$41,284 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level DJ earnings begin at:
$16.28 per hour
$33,868 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level DJ earnings begin at:
$13.07 per hour
$27,180 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level DJ earnings begin at:
$10.49 per hour
$21,813 per year
10th percentile
Starting level DJ earnings begin at:
$8.60 per hour
$17,894 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
DJ salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $51,330 |
| Hawaii | $47,030 |
| Washington | $44,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,485 |
| Wisconsin | $38,160 |
| Missouri | $37,560 |
| Arizona | $37,275 |
| Massachusetts | $36,710 |
| Idaho | $36,387 |
| New York | $35,710 |
| Minnesota | $33,550 |
| Ohio | $32,690 |
| Nevada | $31,560 |
| North Dakota | $31,380 |
| California | $29,860 |
| Illinois | $29,474 |
| Georgia | $28,900 |
| South Carolina | $28,850 |
| Colorado | $27,640 |
| West Virginia | $27,460 |
| Oklahoma | $27,070 |
| Louisiana | $27,020 |
| Iowa | $26,630 |
| South Dakota | $25,550 |
| Texas | $24,650 |
| Michigan | $24,450 |
| North Carolina | $24,230 |
| Florida | $24,120 |
| Oregon | $23,620 |
| Maryland | $22,990 |
| Tennessee | $20,960 |
| Nebraska | $20,910 |
| Indiana | $20,540 |
How do DJ salaries compare to similar careers?
DJs earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than couriers but more than vehicle cleaners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Courier salary | $30K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $30K |
| Switchboard operator salary | $29K |
| Teller salary | $29K |
| Concierge salary | $28K |
| DJ salary | $27K |
| Customer service representative salary | $27K |
| Recreation worker salary | $25K |
| Security guard salary | $27K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)