Music Directors and Composers Salary in Ohio
Music Directors and Composers in Ohio earn a median of $61,380 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,350; the top 10% earn over $121,270. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Ohio
How much do music directors and composers make in Ohio?
The median is $61,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,350 and the top 10% earn over $121,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 30 (−17% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.