Occupation · SOC 27-2091

Disc Jockeys, except Radio

There are 7,920 jobs in the U.S. The most jobs are in Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA.

Arts, Sports & MediaTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
7,920
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
n/a
Median pay a year
1,700
Annual openings
10-year change: +3.8%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 19 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 01,450n/a0
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0410n/a0
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0170n/a0
Milwaukee–Waukesha, WIMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0170n/a0
St. Louis, MO–ILMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0170n/a0
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0140n/a0
Detroit–Warren–Dearborn, MIMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0130n/a0
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0110n/a0
Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos, TXMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 0110n/a0
Kansas City, MO–KSMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 090n/a0

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $49,213 · Level III $67,579 · Level IV $85,925$30,867$49,213$67,579$85,925
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $57,616 · Level III $77,771 · Level IV $97,947$37,440$57,616$77,771$97,947
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXLevel II $36,504 · Level III $45,822 · Level IV $55,120$27,206$36,504$45,822$55,120
Milwaukee–Waukesha, WILevel II $44,720 · Level III $65,208 · Level IV $85,696$24,232$44,720$65,208$85,696
St. Louis, MO–ILLevel II $36,899 · Level III $44,429 · Level IV $51,938$29,390$36,899$44,429$51,938
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHLevel II $49,213 · Level III $67,579 · Level IV $85,925$30,867$49,213$67,579$85,925
Detroit–Warren–Dearborn, MILevel II $49,213 · Level III $67,579 · Level IV $85,925$30,867$49,213$67,579$85,925
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GALevel II $39,874 · Level III $47,736 · Level IV $55,578$32,032$39,874$47,736$55,578
Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos, TXLevel II $33,758 · Level III $43,971 · Level IV $54,184$23,546$33,758$43,971$54,184
Kansas City, MO–KSLevel II $36,483 · Level III $43,805 · Level IV $51,106$29,182$36,483$43,805$51,106

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology