How much does a music director and composer make in Pennsylvania?
$61,160a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Pennsylvania. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $61,160Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.59 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $73,610 |
| Allentown, PA | $71,800 |
| Lancaster, PA | $71,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 19. Iowa | $61,740 |
| 20. Missouri | $61,670 |
| 21. Ohio | $61,380 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,800 |
| 24. Michigan | $59,400 |
| 25. Virginia | $59,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.40 ($61,160 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $61,160 against $73,710 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for music director and composer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 30 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays music director and composers the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a median of $73,610 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.