How much does a music director and composer make in New York?
$82,930a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in New York. That is $39.87 an hour or $6,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.87
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,640Median: $82,930Highest 10%: $199,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,640 | $22.42 | |
| 25th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| Median | $82,930 | $39.87 | |
| 75th | $140,200 | $67.42 | |
| 90th | $199,400 | $95.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $140,200 |
| New York, NY | $97,970 |
| Rochester, NY | $84,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,670 |
| Binghamton, NY | $40,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 2. California | $93,090 |
| 3. Colorado | $88,460 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $84,040 |
| 5. New York | $82,930 |
| 6. Utah | $82,570 |
| 7. Tennessee | $79,640 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $78,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.87 ($82,930 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,930 against $73,710 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for music director and composer pay?
New York ranks 5 of 30 states.
Which city in New York pays music director and composers the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $140,200 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.