How much does a music director and composer make in Florida?
$57,830a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Florida. That is $27.80 an hour or $4,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.80
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $57,830Highest 10%: $93,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| 75th | $75,520 | $36.31 | |
| 90th | $93,510 | $44.96 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $60,500 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,000 |
| Orlando, FL | $59,720 |
| Tampa, FL | $49,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 23. Oregon | $60,800 |
| 24. Michigan | $59,400 |
| 25. Virginia | $59,050 |
| 26. Florida | $57,830 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $54,250 |
| 28. Montana | $51,530 |
| 29. Illinois | $49,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $27.80 ($57,830 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $57,830 against $73,710 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Florida rank for music director and composer pay?
Florida ranks 26 of 30 states.
Which city in Florida pays music director and composers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $60,500 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.