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Music Directors and Composers Salary in Texas

Music Directors and Composers in Texas earn a median of $65,570 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$65,570
vs. U.S. median
−11% ($73,710)
Rank among states
15 of 30
Jobs in the state
480

Pay range in Texas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,970; the top 10% earn over $130,290. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.

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Music Directors and Composers pay in Texas

How much do music directors and composers make in Texas?

The median is $65,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,970 and the top 10% earn over $130,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Texas a good state for music directors and composers?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 30 (−11% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses