How much does a music director and composer make in Virginia?
$59,050a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Virginia. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.39
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,910Median: $59,050Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,910 | $20.63 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 75th | $92,150 | $44.30 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $62.97 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $78,760 |
| Richmond, VA | $57,860 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $55,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,160 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,800 |
| 24. Michigan | $59,400 |
| 25. Virginia | $59,050 |
| 26. Florida | $57,830 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $54,250 |
| 28. Montana | $51,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $28.39 ($59,050 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $59,050 against $73,710 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Virginia rank for music director and composer pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 30 states.
Which city in Virginia pays music director and composers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $78,760 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.