As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Radio DJ in California is $48,097, equivalent to $23 per hour, $925 weekly, or $4,008 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Radio DJ in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Radio DJ in California vary widely, spanning from $31,931 to $68,400. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,635) and 75th percentile ($58,725), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,400 per year. This $19,090 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Radio DJ often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 59 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Radio DJ job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Radio DJ Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $31,931 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $39,635 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $48,097 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $58,725 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Radio DJ Salary $68,400 CA April 01, 2026
25% $39,635 10% $31,931 90% $68,400 75% $58,725 $48,097 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $45,686 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $46,628 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $47,993 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $45,651 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $44,591 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $47,365 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $45,747 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $43,431 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $53,251 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $53,129 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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