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How much does a music director and composer make in Las Vegas?

$82,920a year

Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $39.87 an hour or $6,910 a month.

Hourly
$39.87
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
10 of 52
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,310Median: $82,920Highest 10%: $405,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$74,310$35.73
25th$75,980$36.53
Median$82,920$39.87
75th$120,900$58.11
90th$405,100$194.74

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for music director and composers.

No other city in the state with data.
Music Director and Composer salary in all states

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Technical Writer$82,860
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Las Vegas?

The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $39.87 ($82,920 a year).

Do music director and composers make more in Las Vegas than the national average?

Yes: $82,920 against $73,710 nationally, 12% more.

Where does Las Vegas rank for music director and composer pay?

10 of 52 metro areas with data.

How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Las Vegas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $74,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $405,100 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.