How much does a music director and composer make in Alabama?
$42,250a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Alabama. That is $20.31 an hour or $3,521 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.31
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,850Median: $42,250Highest 10%: $62,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| 25th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $42,250 | $20.31 | |
| 75th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 90th | $62,700 | $30.14 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 27. Oklahoma | $54,250 |
| 28. Montana | $51,530 |
| 29. Illinois | $49,270 |
| 30. Alabama | $42,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $20.31 ($42,250 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $42,250 against $73,710 nationally, 43% less.
Where does Alabama rank for music director and composer pay?
Alabama ranks 30 of 30 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.