How much does a music director and composer make in Maryland?
$64,300a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Maryland. That is $30.91 an hour or $5,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.91
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,450Median: $64,300Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 25th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $64,300 | $30.91 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.73 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $78,760 |
| Baltimore, MD | $64,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 13. Hawaii | $74,570 |
| 14. Georgia | $67,100 |
| 15. Texas | $65,570 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 17. North Carolina | $63,380 |
| 18. Mississippi | $62,240 |
| 19. Iowa | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $30.91 ($64,300 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $64,300 against $73,710 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Maryland rank for music director and composer pay?
Maryland ranks 16 of 30 states.
Which city in Maryland pays music director and composers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $78,760 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.