How much does a music director and composer make in Tennessee?
$79,640a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Tennessee. That is $38.29 an hour or $6,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.29
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,520Median: $79,640Highest 10%: $117,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,520 | $8.90 | |
| 25th | $18,600 | $8.94 | |
| Median | $79,640 | $38.29 | |
| 75th | $99,900 | $48.03 | |
| 90th | $117,800 | $56.64 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $84,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 4. District of Columbia | $84,040 |
| 5. New York | $82,930 |
| 6. Utah | $82,570 |
| 7. Tennessee | $79,640 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $78,690 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $78,620 |
| 10. Indiana | $77,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $38.29 ($79,640 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $79,640 against $73,710 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for music director and composer pay?
Tennessee ranks 7 of 30 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays music director and composers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $84,660 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.