How much does a music director and composer make in Texas?
$65,570a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Texas. That is $31.52 an hour or $5,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.52
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,970Median: $65,570Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| 75th | $86,180 | $41.43 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.64 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $76,700 |
| Houston, TX | $63,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 12. Washington | $75,060 |
| 13. Hawaii | $74,570 |
| 14. Georgia | $67,100 |
| 15. Texas | $65,570 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,300 |
| 17. North Carolina | $63,380 |
| 18. Mississippi | $62,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.52 ($65,570 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $65,570 against $73,710 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for music director and composer pay?
Texas ranks 15 of 30 states.
Which city in Texas pays music director and composers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $76,700 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.