Music Directors and Composers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for music directors and composers is $29.41 an hour ($61,160 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($73,710). Pennsylvania ranks 22nd of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for music directors and composers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| 25% of workers | $22.66 | $47,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.41 | $61,160 |
| 75% of workers | $38.19 | $79,440 |
| 90% of workers | $52.59 | $109,380 |
Music Directors and Composers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $73,610 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $71,800 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $71,100 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $61,160 | 250 |
| Pittsburgh | $57,650 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
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