Music Directors and Composers Salary in North Carolina
Music Directors and Composers in North Carolina earn a median of $63,380 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480; the top 10% earn over $190,280. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in North Carolina
How much do music directors and composers make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,480 and the top 10% earn over $190,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 30 (−14% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.