Music Directors and Composers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $61,270 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $20,080
90th percentile $128,350
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,080
    25th
    $56,860
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $106,630
    90th
    $128,350

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 71% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 29% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,920
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $78,070
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,070
    Michigan $42,030

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Atlanta, GA is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.8% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $20,080 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,860.