How much does a music director and composer make in Connecticut?
$77,070a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Connecticut. That is $37.05 an hour or $6,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.05
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,430Median: $77,070Highest 10%: $207,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| Median | $77,070 | $37.05 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| 90th | $207,300 | $99.64 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $71,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 8. Wisconsin | $78,690 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $78,620 |
| 10. Indiana | $77,270 |
| 11. Connecticut | $77,070 |
| 12. Washington | $75,060 |
| 13. Hawaii | $74,570 |
| 14. Georgia | $67,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.05 ($77,070 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $77,070 against $73,710 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for music director and composer pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 30 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays music director and composers the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $71,850 a year.
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.