Music Directors and Composers Salary in Pennsylvania
Music Directors and Composers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $61,160 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,540; the top 10% earn over $109,380. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do music directors and composers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $61,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,540 and the top 10% earn over $109,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 30 (−17% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.