Also called: Karaoke Jockey
Runs karaoke nights at bars and events, managing the song list and keeping the crowd energized.
A karaoke host sets up speakers and screens, keeps the singer rotation fair, sings to warm up the room, and makes nervous first-timers feel like stars.
Estimate; usually part-time gig work.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No training needed; equipment and stage presence.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady bar and event niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps can play songs, but keeping a bar crowd energized is live hosting.
Age 18+. One way to start: Ask local karaoke companies that run bar nights to hire you as a host; many bars require 21
Classes: Music, Drama, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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