How much does a music director and composer make in Houston?
$63,440a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,320Median: $63,440Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,320 | $9.29 | |
| 25th | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $83,400 | $40.10 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| Dallas, TX | $76,700 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $63,440 against $73,710 nationally, 14% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,570, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for music director and composer pay?
32 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,300 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.