Music Directors and Composers
Occupation
$63,670
National Median Salary
$30.61
Median Hourly Wage
12,330
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+32.2%
10 Year Change
$48,180
2014 Median
$63,670
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Music Directors and Composers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $96,590 | — |
| Civic and Social Organizations | $92,930 | 220 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $75,860 | 40 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $75,040 | 4,550 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $72,620 | 5,090 |
Top Paying States for Music Directors and Composers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $91,810 | 150 |
| New York | $80,230 | 1,610 |
| Utah | $78,010 | 130 |
| Washington | $77,840 | 390 |
| Hawaii | $77,440 | 140 |
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Civic and Social Organizations
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Performing Arts Companies
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Radio Broadcasting Stations
Junior Colleges
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
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