Music Directors and Composers Salary in Connecticut
Music Directors and Composers in Connecticut earn a median of $77,070 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,430; the top 10% earn over $207,250. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Connecticut
How much do music directors and composers make in Connecticut?
The median is $77,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,430 and the top 10% earn over $207,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 30 (+5% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.