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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).
  • Summary

  • Details

  • Work Activities

      Skills

      Abilities

      Knowledge

      Education

      Education
      High school diploma or equivalent
      Work Experience
      No work experience
      Training
      Less than 1 month on-the-job training

      Pay

      U.S. Hourly Wage
      20.59/hr

      Washington Employment Trends

      Currently Employed
      22,100
      Yearly Projected Openings
      2000

      Personality

      Artistic: People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules. They do well at jobs that need:

        Tools

          Technology

          • Music or sound editing software
          • Spreadsheet software
          • Word processing software