The average salary for a music directors and composer in the United States is $87,840, but the range typically falls between $46,910 and $101,690. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $42.23, with a range between $22.55 and $48.89.
There are approximately 10,770 people employed as a music directors and composer in the United States. With California, Florida, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of music directors and composers.The state with the best pay for a music directors and composer is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $108,620, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $44,450.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,240 | $16.46 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,910 | $22.55 |
| Median | $62,590 | $30.09 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,690 | $48.89 |
| 90th Percentile | $173,810 | $83.56 |
The salary of a music directors and composer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a music directors and composer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for music directors and composers are Connecticut, Iowa, Texas, Massachusetts, California while the worst states are Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,480 | $44,450 | $65,620 |
| Alaska | $31,800 | $54,510 | $93,590 |
| Arizona | $38,530 | $71,390 | $108,510 |
| California | $35,220 | $115,420 | $219,310 |
| Colorado | $30,550 | $69,720 | $119,800 |
| Connecticut | $45,200 | $108,620 | $220,670 |
| District of Columbia | $35,990 | $76,660 | $124,810 |
| Florida | $28,010 | $84,110 | $140,330 |
| Georgia | $20,630 | $71,380 | $105,850 |
| Hawaii | $42,940 | $82,540 | $176,220 |
| Illinois | $36,110 | $73,120 | $122,810 |
| Indiana | $38,030 | $99,130 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | $20,600 | $76,970 | $120,380 |
| Kentucky | $18,440 | $45,710 | $76,360 |
| Maryland | $33,990 | $68,760 | $97,780 |
| Massachusetts | $41,110 | $111,700 | $183,590 |
| Michigan | $30,890 | $54,250 | $95,390 |
| Minnesota | $41,270 | $79,570 | $141,210 |
| Mississippi | $31,750 | $66,740 | $91,340 |
| Missouri | $37,130 | $69,890 | $104,190 |
| Montana | $27,060 | $59,060 | $111,230 |
| New Jersey | $49,640 | $83,900 | $168,400 |
| New Mexico | $48,150 | $69,260 | $95,940 |
| North Carolina | $34,450 | $53,030 | $81,170 |
| Ohio | $35,770 | $71,600 | $104,610 |
| Oklahoma | $20,010 | $56,270 | $94,410 |
| Oregon | $40,150 | $91,100 | $170,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,330 | $53,190 | $98,840 |
| South Carolina | $17,990 | $76,650 | $137,890 |
| Tennessee | $45,480 | $76,420 | $109,290 |
| Texas | $34,610 | $94,270 | $159,240 |
| Utah | $35,100 | $71,330 | $118,520 |
| Virginia | $33,020 | $73,260 | $120,000 |
| Washington | $41,740 | $77,340 | $117,680 |
| Wisconsin | $30,520 | $63,530 | $94,680 |
Even between cities, the salary of a music directors and composer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for music directors and composers is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $134,320.The city with the lowest average salary for music directors and composers is Grand Rapids-Wyoming area, MI with an average salary of $43,790.
Areas with highest average salaries for music directors and composers
Areas with lowest average salaries for music directors and composers
The number of music directors and composers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of music directors and composers has increased by 1,570. On average, the number of music directors and composers has been increasing by 4.3% each year. The salary of music directors and composers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of music directors and composers has increased by $22,120. On average, the salary of music directors and composers has been increasing by 8.4% each year.
Music Directors and Composers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for music directors and composers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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