How much does a music director and composer make in Wisconsin?
$78,690a year
Median yearly pay for music director and composers in Wisconsin. That is $37.83 an hour or $6,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.83
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,630Median: $78,690Highest 10%: $177,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,630 | $20.98 | |
| 25th | $56,850 | $27.33 | |
| Median | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.89 | |
| 90th | $177,000 | $85.12 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $79,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for music director and composers.
| 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 |
| 11. Connecticut | $77,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music director and composer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.83 ($78,690 a year).
Do music director and composers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $78,690 against $73,710 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for music director and composer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 8 of 30 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays music director and composers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $79,870 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.