How much does a Radio DJ make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Radio DJ in the United States is $20 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $17 and $25. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Radio DJ Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $13 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $17 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Radio DJ ?

A disc jockey, often abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays existing recorded music for a live audience. Most common types of DJs include radio DJ, club DJ who performs at a nightclub or music festival and turntablist who uses record players, usually turntables, to manipulate sounds on phonograph records. Originally, the disc in disc jockey referred to gramophone records, but now DJ is used as an all-encompassing term to describe someone who mixes recorded music from any source, including cassettes, CDs or digital audio files on a CDJ or laptop. The title DJ is commonly used by DJs in front...

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Job Openings for Radio DJ
Eagle Automation - Greeley , CO
* Greeley, CO, USA * $18 to low 40's/hour - DOE * Hourly * Full Time *Compensation based upon experience level and capabilities. Eagle Automation provides a competitive benefit package including health insurance, 401K matching plan, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay.* **Company Description:** Eagle Automation is a premier oil and gas automation and measurement provider. At Eagle we strive to provide a complete solution to meet all of our customers' automation, measurement, and electrical needs. Founded in 2000, Eagle has rapidly grown to six locations, spanning from Texas to Wyoming. The deep talent of our team combines technical expertise with a wide variety of product and services to solve some of our customers' largest challenges. At Eagle we are looking for dedicated employees. We pride ourselves on being a safe, ethical, and customer focused organization. We work with our employees to help them achieve their professional goals by providing them with challenging and meaningf
- 1 day ago
Adams County, WI - Friendship , WI
Salary: $27.86 Hourly Location : Friendship, WI Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: 202024 Department: Sheriff Opening Date: 03/19/2024 Description This union position is to maintain the greatest possible enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances for the preservation of public peace, protection of property, prevention of crime and the arrest and conviction of violators. This is a law enforcement position with arrest powers. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed regulations and is reviewed by a supervisor. Graduates or current students in the LE Academy are encouraged to apply. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Applicants must complete a DJLE330 application w/questions on #6 and add as an attachment. Examples of Duties Work out of a patrol car in an assigned area of the county to prevent traffic accidents and deter violators by fair, consistent and courteous traffic law enforcement. Determine if violations of law have occurred, who is responsible and a
- 2 days ago
DJ Announcer (Part Time) page is loaded **DJ Announcer (Part Time)** **DJ Announcer (Part Time)** locationsMaitland, FL time typePart time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago job requisition idReq24140 **Current employees and contingent workers click to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.** **** iHeartMedia Stations **Job Summary:** Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest. Responsibilities Delivers newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information. Comments on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience. Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.). Writes, reviews and/or edits news copy, introd
- 2 days ago
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA, US If you want to work for a different kind of ski resort, youve found your perfect match at Heavenly. With a massive mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is for those who want to go big and forge their own path. From on-mountain concerts to world-famous aprs ski parties and a one-of-a-kind DJ CAT, Heavenly exudes high-energy from first chair to last call. **Come be a part of the team committed to delivering a refreshingly unique ski experience.** ***As of Nov. 15, 2021, Vail Resorts will be requiring all employees across North America to be vaccinated for COVID-19***. **Join us now and receive an end-of-season bonus of $2/hour for every hour worked!** The Interediate Security Officer will function as first level public safety officer and shift supervisor. The ideal candidate will show responsibility in all outside work (patrol, walking property, locking doors, reporting issues) and inside work (answering pho
- 3 days ago
Salem Media Group - Atlanta , GA
** Music Show Host** **Job Category****:** Programming **Requisition Number****:** MUSIC003604 Showing 1 location **Job Details** **Description** *Make a difference*not just in the ratings and the bottom linein listeners *Lives*! Salem Media Atlanta is looking for the next great Host of our mid-day show on our Christian Contemporary Music station 104.7 The Fish. Our host of over 20 years is retiring. The average length of time our full-time hosts hold positions at the Fish Atlanta is over 10 years. We have a chemistry and family culture in the building that promotes long term employment relationships. You must have an affinity for, and understanding of the target audience of Christians, or spiritual seekers is necessary. You must be able to connect with this audience in an uplifting, encouraging way on and off the air through masterful storytelling, recording/editing phone calls to air, via text and social media and more. What you do between the songs, needs to be better than a song bu
- 3 days ago
Vail Resorts Retail -
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA, US If you want to work for a different kind of ski resort, youve found your perfect match at Heavenly. With a massive mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is for those who want to go big and forge their own path. From on-mountain concerts to world-famous aprs ski parties and a one-of-a-kind DJ CAT, Heavenly exudes high-energy from first chair to last call. **Come be a part of the team committed to delivering a refreshingly unique ski experience.** ***As of Nov. 15, 2021, Vail Resorts will be requiring all employees across North America to be vaccinated for COVID-19*** . **Join us now and receive an end-of-season bonus of $2/hour for every hour worked!** We are currently hiring both full time and part time candidates for this position. As a Heavenly shuttle driver, it is your responsibility to execute the safe and efficient transportation of both guests and employees to and from designated pickup and drop-off
- 4 days ago

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