Deejay demographics and statistics in the US
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Deejay gender statistics
35.4% of deejays are women and 64.6% of deejays are men.
- Male, 64.6%
- Female, 35.4%
Deejay gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.6% |
| Female | 35.4% |
Deejay gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,478
Female income
$53,196
Deejay gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deejay positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of deejays are female.
Deejay gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 28.77% |
| 2011 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2012 | 72.22% | 27.78% |
| 2013 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2014 | 74.34% | 25.66% |
| 2015 | 67.04% | 32.96% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2017 | 65.48% | 34.52% |
| 2018 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2019 | 65.61% | 34.39% |
| 2020 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2021 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
Deejay related jobs gender ratio
We compared deejays with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Deejay | 65% | 35% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Deejay demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deejays is White, which makes up 78.5% of all deejays. Comparatively, 8.2% of deejays are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of deejays are Black or African American.
- White, 78.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Deejay race
| Deejay race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Deejay race and ethnicity over time
See how deejay racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deejay race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.91% | 9.08% | 4.29% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 68.55% | 9.54% | 4.50% | 14.66% |
| 2012 | 72.17% | 9.57% | 3.79% | 9.11% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 8.10% | 4.49% | 13.43% |
| 2014 | 69.49% | 11.24% | 3.07% | 12.35% |
| 2015 | 73.57% | 9.02% | 4.76% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 73.48% | 8.23% | 3.46% | 11.67% |
| 2017 | 67.19% | 12.16% | 5.17% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | 74.71% | 7.97% | 1.98% | 11.80% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 7.99% | 3.38% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 73.52% | 7.77% | 4.92% | 7.83% |
| 2021 | 78.52% | 5.10% | 4.25% | 8.16% |
Deejay wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deejays have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino deejays have the lowest average salary at $48,769.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,371 |
| White | $51,155 |
| Black or African American | $51,754 |
| Asian | $53,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,769 |
Deejay age breakdown
The average age of deejays is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the deejay population.
Deejay age breakdown
| Deejay Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Deejay educational attainment
The most common degree for deejays is bachelor's degree, with 69% of deejays earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 9%
Deejays by degree level
| Deejay degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Deejay wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deejays with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,563 annually. With a Associate degree, deejays earn a median annual income of $49,093 compared to $46,254 for deejays with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,563 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,093 |
Deejay turnover and employment statistics
Deejay unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deejays between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deejay unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deejay unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average deejay tenure
The average deejay stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 deejays resumes in Zippia's database.
Deejay tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Deejay LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deejays that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | - |
| Campaign Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,801 |
| Communications Editor | 12.38% | 26,267 |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar deejay jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Campaign Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,801 |
| Communications Editor | 12.38% | 26,267 |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by deejays
- Spanish, 100.0%
Deejay languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |