Music Directors and Composers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $59,780 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $213,510
Employed locally 80
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $122,130
    90th
    $213,510

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 69% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Music Directors and Composers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $114,290
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $104,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,980
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $96,430
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $94,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,930

    Nearby metros — Music Directors and Composers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,780
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $72,030
    Syracuse, NY $70,300
    Rochester, NY $66,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,070

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,490
    Coaches and Scouts $45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Graphic Designers $59,770
    Producers and Directors $74,260
    Editors $72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Music Directors and Composers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Albany, NY is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.65 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Music Directors and Composers salaries?

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Albany, NY is 6.1% below the national median of $63,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Music Directors and Composers in Albany?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.