SOC 27-2041 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Music Directors and Composers is $63,669 per year ($30.61/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,320 and $96,595 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $157,019 per year. There are approximately 12,330 music directors and composers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.82 | $34,986 |
| P25 | $22.75 | $47,320 |
| P50MEDIAN | $30.61 | $63,669 |
| P75 | $46.44 | $96,595 |
| P90 | $75.49 | $157,019 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Music Directors and Composers is $63,669 per year ($30.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,320 and $96,595 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Music Directors and Composers is $157,019 per year ($75.49/hr). The 75th percentile is $96,595 per year.
Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,986 per year ($16.82/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,320 per year.
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