Highest Paying State $91,810 Connecticut
National Avg Median $60,862 Across 32 states
Lowest Paying State $32,370 Alabama

Music Directors and Composers Salary in All 50 States

Compare Music Directors and Composers pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
Connecticut $91,810 $115,500 $48,230 N/A 150
New York $80,230 $108,980 $36,890 $238,300 1,610
Utah $78,010 $74,360 $48,720 $79,450 130
Washington $77,840 $86,200 $50,990 $120,070 390
Hawaii $77,440 $89,710 $48,900 $109,670 140
California $74,760 $98,460 $41,790 $179,160 2,410
Wisconsin $73,580 $69,520 $26,430 $99,760 150
Massachusetts $72,760 $86,440 $53,860 $159,480 260
Indiana $71,640 $84,960 $46,260 $156,900 250
Colorado $69,160 $80,210 $34,030 $141,420 110
Oklahoma $66,650 $78,730 $40,940 $127,440 90
Oregon $62,400 $73,880 $44,300 $144,840 470
Minnesota $61,830 $91,270 $39,640 $133,820 90
North Carolina $61,780 $66,170 $37,610 $90,470 200
Georgia $61,270 $70,460 $21,340 $123,620 N/A
Ohio $60,470 $70,130 $30,120 $115,060 380
Pennsylvania $60,410 $68,810 $33,390 $115,750 450
Mississippi $60,250 $60,590 $23,930 $89,450 60
Missouri $58,640 $69,220 $41,630 $108,020 70
Maryland $57,740 $80,180 $31,200 $126,450 140
Florida $57,350 $69,760 $34,910 $105,420 670
Iowa $56,720 $61,180 $25,860 $101,340 170
Alaska $55,810 $56,380 $35,460 $101,330 40
Texas $51,380 $81,660 $39,870 $142,460 650
South Carolina $49,890 $62,410 $17,730 $91,000 60
Virginia $49,670 $61,220 $34,990 $105,070 340
Montana $48,530 $55,830 $24,990 $116,810 110
Illinois $46,310 $62,740 $30,060 $108,130 540
Michigan $42,030 $53,300 $32,120 $86,300 260
Kentucky $41,870 $51,150 $19,400 $93,620 50
South Dakota $36,990 $36,460 $30,930 $38,690 40
Alabama $32,370 $43,270 $26,240 $59,040 90

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Music Directors and Composers Salary FAQs

Which state pays Music Directors and Composerss the most?

Connecticut pays the highest median salary for Music Directors and Composerss at $91,810 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: Connecticut ($91,810), New York ($80,230), Utah ($78,010), Washington ($77,840), Hawaii ($77,440).

What is the average Music Directors and Composers salary nationally?

The average median Music Directors and Composers salary across all 32 states is $60,862 per year. The salary ranges from $32,370 in Alabama to $91,810 in Connecticut — a difference of $59,440.

Which state pays Music Directors and Composerss the least?

Alabama has the lowest median Music Directors and Composers salary at $32,370 per year. However, cost of living in Alabama may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.