Music Directors and Composers Salary by State
National median: $73,710
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,250 |
| Alaska | — |
| California | $93,090 |
| Colorado | $88,460 |
| Connecticut | $77,070 |
| District of Columbia | $84,040 |
| Florida | $57,830 |
| Georgia | $67,100 |
| Hawaii | $74,570 |
| Illinois | $49,270 |
| Indiana | $77,270 |
| Iowa | $61,740 |
| Maryland | $64,300 |
| Massachusetts | $78,620 |
| Michigan | $59,400 |
| Minnesota | — |
| Mississippi | $62,240 |
| Missouri | $61,670 |
| Montana | $51,530 |
| New Jersey | $122,750 |
| New York | $82,930 |
| North Carolina | $63,380 |
| Ohio | $61,380 |
| Oklahoma | $54,250 |
| Oregon | $60,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| Rhode Island | — |
| Tennessee | $79,640 |
| Texas | $65,570 |
| Utah | $82,570 |
| Vermont | — |
| Virginia | $59,050 |
| Washington | $75,060 |
| Wisconsin | $78,690 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)