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How much does a music director and composer make in Ohio?

$61,380a year

Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Ohio. That is $29.51 an hour or $5,115 a month.

Hourly
$29.51
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among states
21 of 30
Jobs in the state
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $61,380Highest 10%: $121,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,350$19.40
25th$49,670$23.88
Median$61,380$29.51
75th$81,360$39.12
90th$121,300$58.30

Cities in Ohio

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cleveland, OH$74,370
Dayton, OH$63,850
Cincinnati, OH$63,290
Columbus, OH$58,490
Akron, OH$51,530
Salaries for every job in Ohio

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for music director and composers.

18. Mississippi$62,240
19. Iowa$61,740
20. Missouri$61,670
21. Ohio$61,380
22. Pennsylvania$61,160
23. Oregon$60,800
24. Michigan$59,400
Music Director and Composer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Ohio?

The median hourly pay in Ohio is $29.51 ($61,380 a year).

Do music director and composers make more in Ohio than the national average?

No: $61,380 against $73,710 nationally, 17% less.

Where does Ohio rank for music director and composer pay?

Ohio ranks 21 of 30 states.

Which city in Ohio pays music director and composers the most?

Cleveland, OH, with a median of $74,370 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.