How much does a music director and composer make in Iowa?
$61,740a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Iowa. That is $29.68 an hour or $5,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.68
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,500Median: $61,740Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,500 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| Median | $61,740 | $29.68 | |
| 75th | $73,080 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $61,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 16. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 17. North Carolina | $63,380 |
| 18. Mississippi | $62,240 |
| 19. Iowa | $61,740 |
| 20. Missouri | $61,670 |
| 21. Ohio | $61,380 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.68 ($61,740 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $61,740 against $73,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for music director and composer pay?
Iowa ranks 19 of 30 states.
Which city in Iowa pays music director and composers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $61,740 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.