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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).
Other titles employers use
Club DJ · DJ · Deejay
Who it suits
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This career often appeals to people drawn to creative, persuading and organizing work.
- Creative
- Making, designing, writing, or performing without one set answer
- Persuading
- Leading, selling, starting projects, or making a case
- Organizing
- Creating order, checking details, and keeping work accurate
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
- Word processing software
- Music or sound editing software
Opportunity near you
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- People doing this work
- 9,000
- Job openings each year
- 780
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 13.9%
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| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9,000 | 780 | 13.9% |
| Texas | 3,700 | 320 | 14.9% |
| Florida | 3,280 | 290 | 14.7% |
| North Carolina | 1,330 | 120 | 14.7% |
| Ohio | 940 | 80 | 6.8% |
| Colorado | 810 | 70 | 19.1% |
| Wisconsin | 810 | 70 | 20.9% |
| Michigan | 660 | 50 | 1.5% |
| Arizona | 580 | 50 | 11.5% |
| New Jersey | 580 | 50 | 7.4% |
| Illinois | 530 | 40 | — |
| Missouri | 430 | 30 | — |
| Indiana | 390 | 30 | 5.4% |
| Kentucky | 380 | 30 | 11.8% |
| Nevada | 380 | 30 | 15.2% |
| Kansas | 370 | 30 | 5.7% |
| Maryland | 370 | 30 | 12.1% |
| Georgia | 330 | 30 | 10.0% |
| Virginia | 300 | 30 | 20.0% |
| Alabama | 280 | 20 | 3.7% |
| Minnesota | 270 | 20 | 3.8% |
| South Dakota | 270 | 20 | 8.0% |
| South Carolina | 170 | 20 | 6.3% |
| Nebraska | 150 | 10 | 15.4% |
| Arkansas | 130 | 10 | 8.3% |
| Tennessee | 130 | 10 | 30.0% |
| Louisiana | 120 | 10 | — |
| North Dakota | 110 | 10 | 10.0% |
| Oklahoma | 100 | 10 | 11.1% |
| Iowa | 70 | 10 | — |
Career to college
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Berklee College of Music
- Degrees each year
- 625
- Admit rate
- 50%
- Annual cost after aid
- $48,000
University of North Texas
- Degrees each year
- 236
- Admit rate
- 72%
- Annual cost after aid
- $14,000
Rowan University
- Degrees each year
- 215
- Admit rate
- 78%
- Annual cost after aid
- $19,000
Belmont University
- Degrees each year
- 191
- Admit rate
- 96%
- Annual cost after aid
- $28,000
Middle Tennessee State University
- Degrees each year
- 165
- Admit rate
- 68%
- Annual cost after aid
- $13,000
Indiana University-Bloomington
- Degrees each year
- 152
- Admit rate
- 80%
- Annual cost after aid
- $12,000
University of Rochester
- Degrees each year
- 140
- Admit rate
- 36%
- Annual cost after aid
- $21,000
Oberlin College
- Degrees each year
- 136
- Admit rate
- 33%
- Annual cost after aid
- $29,000
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