How much does a music director and composer make in Seattle?
$75,030a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.07 an hour or $6,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,870Median: $75,030Highest 10%: $161,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 25th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| Median | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 75th | $95,880 | $46.10 | |
| 90th | $161,400 | $77.58 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for music director and composers.
| Portland, OR | $66,800 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.07 ($75,030 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $75,030 against $73,710 nationally, 2% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $75,060, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for music director and composer pay?
17 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a music director and composer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,400 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.