How much does a music director and composer make in Michigan?
$59,400a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Michigan. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.56
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,700Median: $59,400Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 75th | $78,260 | $37.63 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.14 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $65,190 |
| Detroit, MI | $52,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 21. Ohio | $61,380 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,800 |
| 24. Michigan | $59,400 |
| 25. Virginia | $59,050 |
| 26. Florida | $57,830 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $54,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $28.56 ($59,400 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $59,400 against $73,710 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Michigan rank for music director and composer pay?
Michigan ranks 24 of 30 states.
Which city in Michigan pays music director and composers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $65,190 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.