No. 6 worst: Disc jockey

No. 6 worst: Disc jockey

No. 6 worst: Disc jockey, > Annual median wage: $30,080
> Projected job growth, 2014-2024: -11%
> Total employment: 37,230

The disc jockey profession, like several other jobs, have a poor hiring outlook as a result of the proliferation of technology. Radio station consolidation and online music streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora have decreased the demand for disc jockeys. The number of disc jockeys is projected to decline by 11% in the decade ending in 2024, while the total number of U.S. occupations is projected to increase by 7%. While disc jockeys require outgoing personalities and some technical skills, the job has few formal educational requirements and pays relatively little. The typical disc jockey earns $30,080 a year, less than the $37,040 average for all jobs.