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How much does a DJ cost in Dallas, TX?
On The Coordination Nation, Dallas–Fort Worth clients typically paid $350–$640 for a DJ (all event types), median $450 for about 4 hours, across 82 completed bookings.
Price by length of booking
| Booked for | Median | Typical range | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours | $400 | $350–$500 | 42 |
| 4½–6 hours | $550 | $440–$760 | 20 |
| More than 6 hours | $700 | $550–$800 | 11 |
What is usually included
Items Dallas–Fort Worth clients got at no extra charge, with the share of bookings that included them:
PA System · 39%Dancing Lights · 39%Wireless Microphone x 2 · 33%Posted rates from local pros
| Rate card | Price | Pros |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $145/hr | 1 |
| 4-hour package | $700 | 1 |
| 5-hour package | $900 | 1 |
| 6-hour package | $1,000 | 1 |
| Minimum booking | 2 hrs |
Current published rate cards of 1 DJ based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Weddings, travel and add-ons can change the final price.
Popular add-ons and what they cost
| Add-on | Price | Pros offering |
|---|---|---|
| Disco Ball (20") with rotating stand | $25 | 1 |
| Projector | $50 | 1 |
| TV | $50 | 1 |
| Karaoke | $50 | 1 |
| Fog Machine | $75 | 1 |
| Additional PA Speaker x 1 | $100 | 1 |
| Premium Dance Lights | $100 | 1 |
| Venue Uplighting x 10 | $100 | 1 |
| Dancing on Clouds (Low laying fog) | $350 | 1 |
| Photo booth, Lighting, Customize Template, & Props | $400 | 1 |
| Cold Sparks x 4 | $400 | 1 |
| Photo booth, Backdrop, Props, and Unlimited Prints | $750 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a DJ cost in Dallas?
- On The Coordination Nation, Dallas–Fort Worth clients typically paid $350–$640 for a DJ (all event types), median $450 for about 4 hours, across 82 completed bookings.
- How does the number of hours change the price?
- From completed The Coordination Nation bookings in the Dallas–Fort Worth area - up to 4 hours: median $400; 4½–6 hours: median $550; more than 6 hours: median $700.
- What is usually included with a DJ booking?
- Items most often included at no extra charge: PA System, Dancing Lights, Wireless Microphone x 2.
- What add-ons cost extra?
- Add-on prices listed by local pros: Disco Ball (20") with rotating stand $25; Projector $50; TV $50; Karaoke $50.
- When should I book?
- The busiest months for DJ bookings here have been October, May, December. Popular dates go first, so request a quote early.
- How do I get an exact price?
- Request a free instant quote on TCN with your date, hours and add-ons. You book the pro directly, with zero commission.
How we got these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from real The Coordination Nation data, never from estimates: 82 completed DJ bookings between May 2025 and October 2026 by 1 pro based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area (the price the client was invoiced, including any add-ons and discounts), plus the rate cards and add-on prices those pros publish today. Ranges are the middle half of bookings, rounded to the nearest $5. Updated automatically as new bookings complete.