Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
27-2091.00

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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).

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Occupational Requirements

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Experience Requirements

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Education
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Related Experience
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Job Training
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These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
SVP Range
(4.0 to < 6.0)

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Apprenticeship Opportunities

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  • Disk Jockeys, Except Radio

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Worker Characteristics

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Occupational InterestInterest
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Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

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Social Orientation — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
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Dependability — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
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Optimism — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
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Cooperation — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
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Adaptability — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
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Self-Confidence — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
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Innovation — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
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Leadership Orientation — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
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Stress Tolerance — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
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Attention to Detail — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
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Initiative — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
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Self-Control — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
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Tolerance for Ambiguity — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
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Empathy — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
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Perseverance — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
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Sincerity — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
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Achievement Orientation — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
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Integrity — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
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Intellectual Curiosity — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

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Workforce Characteristics

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2024)
$20.59 hourly
State wages
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Employment (2024)
15,400 employees
Projected growth (2024-2034)
Average (3% to 4%)
Projected job openings (2024-2034)
1,500
State trends
Top industries (2024)
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (26% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data external site and 2024-2034 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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