Music Directors and Composers Salary in Alabama
Music Directors and Composers in Alabama earn a median of $42,250 a year, −43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −43% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,850; the top 10% earn over $62,700. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Alabama
How much do music directors and composers make in Alabama?
The median is $42,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,850 and the top 10% earn over $62,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 30 (−43% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.