Music Directors and Composers Salary in Maryland
Music Directors and Composers in Maryland earn a median of $64,300 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,450; the top 10% earn over $124,790. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Maryland
How much do music directors and composers make in Maryland?
The median is $64,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,450 and the top 10% earn over $124,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 30 (−13% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.