Best Paying Industries for Music Directors and Composers
$63,670
National Median Salary
18
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $96,590 | +51.7% | — |
| 2 | Civic and Social Organizations | $92,930 | +46.0% | 220 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $75,860 | +19.1% | 40 |
| 4 | Performing Arts Companies | $75,040 | +17.9% | 4,550 |
| 5 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $72,620 | +14.1% | 5,090 |
| 6 | Radio Broadcasting Stations | $69,340 | +8.9% | 40 |
| 7 | Junior Colleges | $64,370 | +1.1% | 70 |
| 8 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $64,290 | +1.0% | 540 |
| 9 | Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | $63,350 | -0.5% | 50 |
| 10 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,820 | -4.5% | 30 |
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