Music Directors and Composers

SOC code 27-2041 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

National employment
12,540
Mean annual wage
$90,470
Mean hourly wage
$43.50
Median annual wage
$73,710
Median hourly wage
$35.44

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$39,880$19.17
25th percentile$53,110$25.53
50th percentile (median)$73,710$35.44
75th percentile$104,090$50.04
90th percentile$165,760$79.69

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.