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Music Directors and Composers Salary in Massachusetts (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 340 employed

Annual Mean
$93,170
$44.79/hr
Annual Median
$78,620
$37.80/hr
Bottom 10%
$51,120
$24.58/hr
Top 10%
$150,380
$72.30/hr
Location vs National Average
Massachusetts
$93,170
Difference
+3.0% vs US avg
US National
$90,470

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$51,120
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$63,800
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$78,620
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$114,150
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$150,380

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$51K

25th

$64K

Median

$79K

75th

$114K

90th

$150K

Massachusetts has a relatively small Music Directors and Composers workforce (approximately 340 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Massachusetts, Music Directors and Composers salaries range from $51,120 at the 10th percentile to $150,380 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $99,260 (126% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Massachusetts

Metro areas with highest Music Directors and Composers wages

How Music Directors and Composers Compares in Massachusetts

The average Music Directors and Composers salary of $93,170 in Massachusetts ranks above the national average of $90,470. There are approximately 340 Music Directors and Composerss employed in Massachusetts.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.