How much does a music director and composer make in Missouri?
$61,670a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Missouri. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,990Median: $61,670Highest 10%: $113,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $82,030 | $39.44 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.65 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $61,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 17. North Carolina | $63,380 |
| 18. Mississippi | $62,240 |
| 19. Iowa | $61,740 |
| 20. Missouri | $61,670 |
| 21. Ohio | $61,380 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.65 ($61,670 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $61,670 against $73,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for music director and composer pay?
Missouri ranks 20 of 30 states.
Which city in Missouri pays music director and composers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $61,670 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.