How much does a music director and composer make in Indiana?
$77,270a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Indiana. That is $37.15 an hour or $6,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.15
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $77,270Highest 10%: $175,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $51,150 | $24.59 | |
| Median | $77,270 | $37.15 | |
| 75th | $123,800 | $59.51 | |
| 90th | $175,600 | $84.43 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Indianapolis, IN | $81,770 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,290 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 7. Tennessee | $79,640 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $78,690 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $78,620 |
| 10. Indiana | $77,270 |
| 11. Connecticut | $77,070 |
| 12. Washington | $75,060 |
| 13. Hawaii | $74,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $37.15 ($77,270 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $77,270 against $73,710 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Indiana rank for music director and composer pay?
Indiana ranks 10 of 30 states.
Which city in Indiana pays music director and composers the most?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, with a median of $81,770 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.