Where Music Directors and Composers Pays Above the National Average
$63,670
National Median Salary
11
States Pay Above Average
10
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Music Directors and Composers Earns a Premium
These 11 states pay Music Directors and Composerss above the national median of $63,670.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $91,810 | +44.2% | 150 |
| 2 | New York | $80,230 | +26.0% | 1,610 |
| 3 | Utah | $78,010 | +22.5% | 130 |
| 4 | Washington | $77,840 | +22.3% | 390 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $77,440 | +21.6% | 140 |
| 6 | California | $74,760 | +17.4% | 2,410 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $73,580 | +15.6% | 150 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $72,760 | +14.3% | 260 |
| 9 | Indiana | $71,640 | +12.5% | 250 |
| 10 | Colorado | $69,160 | +8.6% | 110 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $66,650 | +4.7% | 90 |
Industries Where Music Directors and Composers Earns a Premium
These 10 industries pay Music Directors and Composerss above the national median.
| 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 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $69,100 | +8.5% | 110 |
| 8 | Educational Services | $68,590 | +7.7% | 120 |
| 9 | Junior Colleges | $64,370 | +1.1% | 70 |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $64,290 | +1.0% | 540 |