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Music Directors and Composers Salary in Michigan

Music Directors and Composers in Michigan earn a median of $59,400 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$59,400
vs. U.S. median
−19% ($73,710)
Rank among states
24 of 30
Jobs in the state
310

Pay range in Michigan

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,700; the top 10% earn over $125,090. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.

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Music Directors and Composers pay in Michigan

How much do music directors and composers make in Michigan?

The median is $59,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,700 and the top 10% earn over $125,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Michigan a good state for music directors and composers?

On pay alone it ranks 24 of 30 (−19% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses