Music Directors and Composers Salary in Mississippi
Music Directors and Composers in Mississippi earn a median of $62,240 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,700; the top 10% earn over $87,460. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Mississippi
How much do music directors and composers make in Mississippi?
The median is $62,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,700 and the top 10% earn over $87,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 30 (−16% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.