Music Directors and Composers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for music directors and composers is $27.81 an hour ($57,830 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($73,710). Florida ranks 26th of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for music directors and composers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.48 | $36,350 |
| 25% of workers | $21.98 | $45,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.81 | $57,830 |
| 75% of workers | $36.31 | $75,520 |
| 90% of workers | $44.96 | $93,510 |
Music Directors and Composers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $60,500 | 130 |
| Jacksonville | $60,000 | 30 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $59,720 | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $49,150 | 130 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for music directors and composers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $79,920 |
| Actors | $39,749 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,080 |
| Art Directors | $99,660 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,820 |
| Musicians and Singers | $104,978 |
| Film and Video Editors | $60,430 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $70,360 |
Other job titles for this job
Open music directors and composers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring music directors and composers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.