How much does a music director and composer make in Illinois?
$49,270a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Illinois. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.69
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,930Median: $49,270Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| 75th | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $61,670 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 26. Florida | $57,830 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $54,250 |
| 28. Montana | $51,530 |
| 29. Illinois | $49,270 |
| 30. Alabama | $42,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.69 ($49,270 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $49,270 against $73,710 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Illinois rank for music director and composer pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 30 states.
Which city in Illinois pays music director and composers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $61,670 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.