How much does a music director and composer make in Oregon?
$60,800a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Oregon. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $60,800Highest 10%: $115,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $86,880 | $41.77 | |
| 90th | $115,700 | $55.64 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $66,800 |
| Salem, OR | $56,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 20. Missouri | $61,670 |
| 21. Ohio | $61,380 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,800 |
| 24. Michigan | $59,400 |
| 25. Virginia | $59,050 |
| 26. Florida | $57,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $29.23 ($60,800 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $60,800 against $73,710 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Oregon rank for music director and composer pay?
Oregon ranks 23 of 30 states.
Which city in Oregon pays music director and composers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $66,800 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.