Music Directors and Composers Salary in Illinois
Music Directors and Composers in Illinois earn a median of $49,270 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,930; the top 10% earn over $104,000. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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- Graphic Designers$62,560 median in Illinois
Music Directors and Composers pay in Illinois
How much do music directors and composers make in Illinois?
The median is $49,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,930 and the top 10% earn over $104,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 30 (−33% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.