Disc jockeys, except radio
SOC Code: 27-2091
Disc jockeys, except radio carries a 48% AI exposure score (High automation risk) and +3.8% projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS), affecting approximately 15,400 workers. Full task breakdown, skills, and employer data are below.
Proportion of tasks susceptible to AI automation (O*NET analysis)
At 48% AI exposure, Disc jockeys, except radio sits 11 points above the 37.2% average across 832 U.S. occupations - more exposed than 85% of them. Most of its core tasks still require human judgment.
Career outlook score
41/100
Disc jockeys, except radio, weighted across 2 of 3 tracked dimensions
A weighted composite of median wage, projected growth, and AI-automation security (inverted exposure), each benchmarked against every other tracked occupation. It describes this occupation's standing across those three dimensions, not a guarantee of future outcomes.
- Median wage N/A N/A
Annual median wage, percentile rank vs all tracked occupations
- Projected growth C+ +3.8%
Projected employment change, 2024-2034, BLS Employment Projections
- AI exposure (inverted) F 48% exposure
Lower O*NET task-automability scores lower risk; this dimension scores security, not exposure
Home health and personal care aides is #1 of 832 occupations by employment (4.3M, AI exposure rank #392 at 35%) vs. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks #1 by AI task exposure (95%, employment rank #17 at 1.6M).
Automation-risk inventory
Exclusive cut of 832 occupations by PlainWorkforce automation-risk band. Orthogonal to the continuous AI-exposure distribution chart below and to this occupation's single risk badge, this is the corpus band mix, with Disc jockeys, except radio in the High band.
Credential × growth standing
Open entry with non-declining BLS pace
Disc jockeys, except radio keeps an HS / some college bar (333 of 832) and sits in Average (378 of 832). Lower formal gates with a non-shrinking employment line - skill and AI desks matter more than credentials here.
Where Disc jockeys, except radio sits among all occupations
AI-exposure score distribution across 832 U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis). This occupation is marked in rose.
Where Disc jockeys, except radio sits by AI exposure
AI-exposure score distribution across U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis)
48% Higher than most higher than 85% of 832 occupations
Occupations, banded by AI-exposure score
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Source O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor) · BLS 2024–2034
Source: O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor); AI-exposure scores are PlainWorkforce's analysis. As of BLS 2024–2034.
Disc jockeys, except radio vs. its occupational neighbors
AI exposure (horizontal) vs projected 2024–2034 growth (vertical) for occupations in the same SOC group. Disc jockeys, except radio is marked in rose; the top-left corner is the most future-proof.
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 (growth) and O*NET (AI-exposure analysis by PlainWorkforce).
Employment Projections
Where This Score Comes From
Disc jockeys, except radio's High automation-risk tier is computed from O*NET Database 30.0 task-level analysis, where each documented task the occupation performs is evaluated against current generative AI, robotic process automation, and machine-learning capabilities. A score in the 40–70% range indicates meaningful automation pressure on specific task categories, but the role as a whole still requires human judgment for coordination, exception handling, or client interaction.
The employment, wage, and education figures above come from a second, separate federal source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034, matched to the O*NET task data by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 27-2091) code. BLS figures are presented exactly as published, with no adjustment on our part; the SOC-code match is what lets Disc jockeys, except radio be compared directly against every other tracked occupation on the same basis, not just roles that happen to share a job title.
For career planners, this profile should be read alongside the task, skill, and knowledge breakdowns below and the list of employers whose workforce composition includes Disc jockeys, except radio. Adjacent occupations shown further down offer lateral moves that preserve industry knowledge while potentially reducing exposure.
Education & Entry Requirements
Top Tasks (O*NET)
- 1. Accept music requests from event guests.
- 2. Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
- 3. Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
- 4. Assemble audio and video equipment.
- 5. Collect payments from customers.
- 6. Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
- 7. Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.
- 8. Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.
- 9. Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.
- 10. Develop written contracts for bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will AI replace Disc jockeys, except radio?
Disc jockeys, except radio has an AI exposure score of 48%, indicating a high level of automation risk. Some tasks in this role can be augmented or partially automated by AI, but core responsibilities require human judgment.
What is the job outlook for Disc jockeys, except radio?
According to BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, Disc jockeys, except radio is projected to grow by 3.8% over the decade. Current employment stands at approximately 15,400 workers.
What skills are needed for Disc jockeys, except radio?
Disc jockeys, except radio requires a combination of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.
How much do Disc jockeys, except radio earn?
Wage data for Disc jockeys, except radio varies by region, experience, and employer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes median wage estimates in its Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.
What education is required for Disc jockeys, except radio?
The typical entry-level education for Disc jockeys, except radio is High school diploma or equivalent. Employers generally expect None of related work experience. On-the-job training typically involves Short-term on-the-job training. Requirements can vary by employer and specialization.
Which companies employ Disc jockeys, except radio?
Disc jockeys, except radio roles exist across many industries and employers. Workforce composition is estimated from BLS industry-occupation employment distributions matched to SEC-registered public companies.
AI Exposure Rating
High automation risk based on 10 analyzed tasks. A moderate share of tasks may be augmented by AI tools.
Nationwide occupations with similar workforce profiles
Two data-derived peer sets for Disc jockeys, except radio: AI-exposure neighbors and BLS 2034 growth neighbors (distinct comparison neighborhoods, cross-occupation).
Similar AI exposure score
Nearest O*NET task-automability scores nationwide (48% here).
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Similar projected growth (2024–2034)
Nearest BLS employment change rates nationwide (+3.8% here).
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Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on published BLS + O*NET metrics among occupations with ≥10,000 workers in 2024; corpus ranks above sort the full tracked set.
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What to do with this
Use Disc jockeys, except radio's numbers above to compare, not just read in isolation.
- Compare Disc jockeys, except radio side by side against another occupation on wage, growth, and AI exposure. Workforce comparison tool
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- See the full ranked list of occupations with the lowest automation exposure nationwide. Safest occupations from AI
AI exposure scores estimate task automatability from O*NET data; they are not a certainty of job loss, and BLS growth projections are estimates, not guarantees.
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024–2034 and O*NET Database 30.0. Employment figures are rounded. Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES).