How much does a music director and composer make in New Jersey?
$122,800a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in New Jersey. That is $59.01 an hour or $10,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.01
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,690Median: $122,800Highest 10%: $205,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,690 | $32.54 | |
| 25th | $99,410 | $47.79 | |
| Median | $122,800 | $59.01 | |
| 75th | $171,100 | $82.25 | |
| 90th | $205,700 | $98.91 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $115,400 |
| New York, NY | $97,970 |
| Allentown, PA | $71,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 1. New Jersey | $122,800 |
| 2. California | $93,090 |
| 3. Colorado | $88,460 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $84,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $59.01 ($122,800 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $122,800 against $73,710 nationally, 67% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for music director and composer pay?
New Jersey ranks 1 of 30 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays music director and composers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $115,400 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.