How much does a music director and composer make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $40.70 an hour or $7,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.70
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,520 | $8.90 | |
| 25th | $18,600 | $8.94 | |
| Median | $84,660 | $40.70 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.11 | |
| 90th | $117,800 | $56.64 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Designer | $85,280 |
| Producer and Director | $79,590 |
| Technical Writer | $79,550 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $71,180 |
| Interior Designer | $69,770 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $68,020 |
| Editor | $64,250 |
| Writer and Author | $63,270 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $40.70 ($84,660 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $84,660 against $73,710 nationally, 15% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $79,640, so Nashville pays 6% more.
Where does Nashville rank for music director and composer pay?
8 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,800 or more.
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.