How much does a music director and composer make in Massachusetts?
$78,620a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Massachusetts. That is $37.80 an hour or $6,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.80
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,120Median: $78,620Highest 10%: $150,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $63,800 | $30.67 | |
| Median | $78,620 | $37.80 | |
| 75th | $114,200 | $54.88 | |
| 90th | $150,400 | $72.30 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $78,760 |
| Providence, RI | $64,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 6. Utah | $82,570 |
| 7. Tennessee | $79,640 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $78,690 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $78,620 |
| 10. Indiana | $77,270 |
| 11. Connecticut | $77,070 |
| 12. Washington | $75,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.80 ($78,620 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $78,620 against $73,710 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for music director and composer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 30 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays music director and composers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, 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.