How much does a music director and composer make in Providence?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,360Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $283,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,360 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $110,300 | $53.05 | |
| 90th | $283,500 | $136.28 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $64,250 against $73,710 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Providence rank for music director and composer pay?
30 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $283,500 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.