Music Directors and Composers Salary in Wisconsin
Music Directors and Composers in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,690 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($73,710)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,630; the top 10% earn over $177,040. Nationally the range is $39,880 to $165,760.
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Music Directors and Composers pay in Wisconsin
How much do music directors and composers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,630 and the top 10% earn over $177,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for music directors and composers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 30 (+7% vs. the national median of $73,710). Living costs are not included.