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Will AI replace disc jockeys, except radio?AI replacement risk 38% and how the work is changing

United States Entertainment Confidence ★★★☆☆

Median annual pay
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National statistics
Top pay (est.)
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Top 10% —
Pay in 5 years
—est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
—est.
—
Outlook score
61/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.8%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Disc Jockeys, Except Radio? AI replacement risk

38%
Low
Ranked #349 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.6
Monitoring
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.4
Service Orientation
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Speaking
3.0
Writing
3.0
Active Listening
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
5.2
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Sales and Marketing
4.3
English Language
4.2
Communications and Media
3.9
Education and Training
3.5
Administrative
3.4
Administration and Management
3.2

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicHandling and Moving ObjectsThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionHearing SensitivitySpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionAuditory AttentionSpeech Recognition

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
32%
6–12 months
24%
3–6 months
20%
None / short demo
16%
1–3 months
8%

Related work experience

6–12 months
44%
None
32%
Up to 1 month
8%
1–2 years
8%
2–4 years
4%
3–6 months
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.