Music Directors and Composers Salary in Tennessee
Music Directors and Composers in Tennessee earn a median of $79,640 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,520; the top 10% earn over $117,820. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Tennessee
How much do music directors and composers make in Tennessee?
The median is $79,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,520 and the top 10% earn over $117,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 30 (+8% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.