Music Directors and Composers Salary in District of Columbia
Music Directors and Composers in District of Columbia earn a median of $84,040 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,310; the top 10% earn over $159,250. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in District of Columbia
How much do music directors and composers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $84,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,310 and the top 10% earn over $159,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 30 (+14% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.