Music Directors and Composers Salary in Colorado
Music Directors and Composers in Colorado earn a median of $88,460 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,170; the top 10% earn over $158,760. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Colorado
How much do music directors and composers make in Colorado?
The median is $88,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,170 and the top 10% earn over $158,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 30 (+20% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.