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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).

Also called: DJ (Disk Jockey), MC (Master of Ceremonies), Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ), Wedding Disc Jockey (Wedding DJ)

Median pay in Greater Boston
Not published
Jobs in Greater Boston
140
Massachusetts 2024–2034
Not published
Typical U.S. entry requirement
High school diploma or equivalent
plus Short-term on-the-job training

Greater Boston: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, May 2025. Growth and openings: Massachusetts statewide projection.

Pay range in Greater Boston

Yearly pay in Greater Boston by percentile
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10% of workers earn less than the first figure and 10% earn more than the last.

What you’d do

  • Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
  • Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
  • Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
  • Collect payments from customers.
  • Develop written contracts for bookings.
  • Assemble audio and video equipment.

AI and this job

AI exposure: how much of this job’s work AI tools can do or help with, based on national research. It is not a forecast of job loss.

Moderate exposure60 of 100

The index averages three national research measures, each shown as a percentile of all jobs:

  • GPTs-are-GPTs 60

Observed AI use today: Not published (Anthropic Economic Index)

AI exposure is moderate for this job. AI tools may help with office tasks like drafting contracts, scheduling, and handling payments. Running the equipment, talking with clients, and keeping a live crowd engaged still depend on people.

Likely to change

  • Drafting booking contracts
  • Scheduling and payment tracking

Still relies on people

  • Running live events and engaging crowds
  • Talking with clients about their needs

Written with AI from the data on this page. Check with a career coach before making a decision.

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