How much does a music director and composer make in Atlanta?
$64,440a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 52
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,900Median: $64,440Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,900 | $9.57 | |
| 25th | $57,150 | $27.48 | |
| Median | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.85 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.98 ($64,440 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $64,440 against $73,710 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $67,100, so Atlanta pays 4% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for music director and composer pay?
28 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,000 or more.
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.