Music Directors and Composers Salary in Oregon
Music Directors and Composers in Oregon earn a median of $60,800 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,340; the top 10% earn over $115,740. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Oregon
How much do music directors and composers make in Oregon?
The median is $60,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,340 and the top 10% earn over $115,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 30 (−18% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.