Best Paying Industries for Music Directors and Composers

$63,670
National Median Salary
18
Industries Analyzed

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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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