Music Directors and Composers Salary in Maryland

Ranked #16 of 30 · MD

11.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,120 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $64,300
Employment 160

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $48,450P25 $51,410 Median $64,300P75 $101,350P90 $124,790

About 80% of music directors and composerss in Maryland earn between $48,450 and $124,790. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Maryland
$80,120
U.S. average
$90,470

The mean music directors and composers salary in Maryland is $80,120, about 11.4% below the U.S. average ($90,470). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Maryland

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,300 $80,460 110

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do music directors and composers make in Maryland?

The median music directors and composers salary in Maryland is $64,300 per year (mean $80,120), and about 80% earn between $48,450 and $124,790.

How much do music directors and composers make per hour in Maryland?

Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Maryland a high-paying state for music directors and composers?

Maryland ranks #16 of 30 states for music directors and composers pay. Its mean salary of $80,120 is about 11.4% below the U.S. average of $90,470.

Which metro areas in Maryland pay music directors and composers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Maryland for music directors and composers are Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($64,300), by median annual wage.

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