Music Directors and Composers Salary in Virginia
Music Directors and Composers in Virginia earn a median of $59,050 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,910; the top 10% earn over $130,980. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Virginia
How much do music directors and composers make in Virginia?
The median is $59,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,910 and the top 10% earn over $130,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 30 (−20% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.