How much does a music director and composer make in Mississippi?
$62,240a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Mississippi. That is $29.92 an hour or $5,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.92
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,700Median: $62,240Highest 10%: $87,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,700 | $15.72 | |
| 25th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| Median | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 75th | $75,870 | $36.48 | |
| 90th | $87,460 | $42.05 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 15. Texas | $65,570 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 17. North Carolina | $63,380 |
| 18. Mississippi | $62,240 |
| 19. Iowa | $61,740 |
| 20. Missouri | $61,670 |
| 21. Ohio | $61,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.92 ($62,240 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $62,240 against $73,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for music director and composer pay?
Mississippi ranks 18 of 30 states.
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.