Music Directors and Composers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $71,800 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.52
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $101,110
Employed locally 40
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $59,410
    50th (median)
    $71,800
    75th
    $81,050
    90th
    $101,110

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 87% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 13% 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $104,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,230
    Lancaster, PA $71,100
    Pittsburgh, PA $69,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,010

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,590
    Graphic Designers $56,120
    Coaches and Scouts $44,870
    Public Relations Specialists $55,700
    Producers and Directors $63,340
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $34.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 12.8% above 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,410.