How much does a music director and composer make in Boston?
$78,760a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,120Median: $78,760Highest 10%: $140,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| Median | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.88 | |
| 90th | $140,700 | $67.65 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| Providence, RI | $64,250 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.87 ($78,760 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $78,760 against $73,710 nationally, 7% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $78,620, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for music director and composer pay?
14 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,700 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.