Industries with Fastest Music Directors and Composers Salary Growth
These industries raised Music Directors and Composers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
11
Industries with Growth
+125.3%
Highest Growth
+41.7%
Average Growth
2
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Music Directors and Composers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 11 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civic and Social Organizations | $41,250 | $92,930 | +$51,680 | +125.3% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,640 | $96,590 | +$47,950 | +98.6% |
| 3 | Social Assistance | $34,260 | $55,810 | +$21,550 | +62.9% |
| 4 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $41,910 | $60,510 | +$18,600 | +44.4% |
| 5 | Religious Organizations | $41,750 | $59,570 | +$17,820 | +42.7% |
| 6 | Performing Arts Companies | $55,280 | $75,040 | +$19,760 | +35.7% |
| 7 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $55,830 | $72,620 | +$16,790 | +30.1% |
| 8 | Junior Colleges | $57,430 | $63,250 | +$5,820 | +10.1% |
| 9 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $55,170 | $58,940 | +$3,770 | +6.8% |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $59,690 | $60,470 | +$780 | +1.3% |
| 11 | Educational Services | $56,320 | $56,850 | +$530 | +0.9% |
2 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Schools and Instruction | $57,730 | $51,380 | -$6,350 | -11.0% |
| 2 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $62,900 | $57,990 | -$4,910 | -7.8% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Music Directors and Composers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.