Music Directors and Composers

Occupation

$63,670
National Median Salary
$30.61
Median Hourly Wage
12,330
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$34,990
$47,330
$63,670
$96,590
$157,010

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

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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) Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Religious Organizations