How much does a music director and composer make in Salem?
$56,730a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 52
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $56,730Highest 10%: $104,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| Median | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $86,880 | $41.77 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.24 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| Portland, OR | $66,800 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Producer and Director | $98,900 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $87,740 |
| Technical Writer | $84,000 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $80,960 |
| Editor | $80,650 |
| Graphic Designer | $65,720 |
| Interior Designer | $64,750 |
| Floral Designer | $45,120 |
| Coach and Scout | $44,400 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $43,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.27 ($56,730 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $56,730 against $73,710 nationally, 23% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,800, so Salem pays 7% less.
Where does Salem rank for music director and composer pay?
45 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,500 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.