How much does a music director and composer make in Portland?
$66,800a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $32.12 an hour or $5,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.12
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,040Median: $66,800Highest 10%: $91,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $66,800 | $32.12 | |
| 75th | $69,960 | $33.63 | |
| 90th | $91,420 | $43.95 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| Salem, OR | $56,730 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $32.12 ($66,800 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $66,800 against $73,710 nationally, 9% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,800, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for music director and composer pay?
26 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,420 or more.
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.