How much does a music director and composer make in Dallas?
$76,700a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,190Median: $76,700Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| 25th | $53,720 | $25.83 | |
| Median | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.59 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| Houston, TX | $63,440 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $36.88 ($76,700 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $76,700 against $73,710 nationally, 4% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,570, so Dallas pays 17% more.
Where does Dallas rank for music director and composer pay?
16 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,100 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.