Music Directors and Composers Salary in Iowa
Music Directors and Composers in Iowa earn a median of $61,740 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,500; the top 10% earn over $100,360. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Iowa
How much do music directors and composers make in Iowa?
The median is $61,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,500 and the top 10% earn over $100,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 30 (−16% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.