Music Directors and Composers Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $40,500 -36.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.47
10th percentile $34,580
90th percentile $107,120
Employed locally 40
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,580
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $40,500
    75th
    $68,250
    90th
    $107,120

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 64% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 36% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $51,520
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,870
    Graphic Designers $50,810
    Producers and Directors $60,160
    Floral Designers $36,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Binghamton, NY is $19.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Binghamton, NY is 36.4% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $34,580 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.