How much does a music director and composer make in Madison?
$79,870a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $38.40 an hour or $6,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.40
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,630Median: $79,870Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,630 | $20.98 | |
| 25th | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| Median | $79,870 | $38.40 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.03 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
| Broadcast Technician | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $38.40 ($79,870 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $79,870 against $73,710 nationally, 8% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,690, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for music director and composer pay?
13 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,400 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.