Creative & Media
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).
Median salary
Varied
Typical range
Varied
Job outlook
+4% (faster than average)
AI exposure
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Typical progression
Junior Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Entry / Junior
Varied
~2 yrs to advance
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Established
Varied
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Senior
Varied
Key skills
A typical day
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Creative & Media
Explore all- University of Southern California12% admit · $86,000 grad pay
- New York University12% admit · $84,000 grad pay
- Northwestern University7% admit · $95,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
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