How much does a music director and composer make in Georgia?
$67,100a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Georgia. That is $32.26 an hour or $5,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.26
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,900Median: $67,100Highest 10%: $123,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,900 | $9.57 | |
| 25th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| Median | $67,100 | $32.26 | |
| 75th | $90,880 | $43.69 | |
| 90th | $123,500 | $59.39 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $64,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 11. Connecticut | $77,070 |
| 12. Washington | $75,060 |
| 13. Hawaii | $74,570 |
| 14. Georgia | $67,100 |
| 15. Texas | $65,570 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 17. North Carolina | $63,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $32.26 ($67,100 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $67,100 against $73,710 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Georgia rank for music director and composer pay?
Georgia ranks 14 of 30 states.
Which city in Georgia pays music director and composers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $64,440 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.