Events & Creative, Tennessee

DJ cost in Memphis, TN

A typical DJ figure in Memphis is about $688 per event, about 14% below the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Memphis

$688

per event

Fair price range: $344 to $1,375

On the low end
$344
On the high end
$1,375

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Memphis. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Hours
  2. Emcee
  3. Lighting
  4. Gear
  5. Travel

Ways to pay less

  1. Book 4 hours not 6
  2. Skip uplighting
  3. Provide your own playlist backup
  4. Ask about overtime
  5. Use a newer DJ for casual events

DJ in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Memphis, TN$688
$344 to $1,375
National typical$800
$400 to $1,600
Chattanooga, TN$704
$352 to $1,410
Knoxville, TN$720
$360 to $1,440
Nashville, TN$848
$424 to $1,695
Augusta, GA$688
$344 to $1,375
Birmingham, AL$688
$344 to $1,375

Other Events & Creative costs in Memphis

Questions people ask

DJ in Memphis: what does it cost?

In Memphis, TN, DJ typically costs about $688 per event, with most prices between $344 and $1,375.

Why is Memphis lower than the national price?

Prices in Memphis run about 14% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.