Music Directors and Composers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $86,740 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.70
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $137,020
Employed locally 30
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $58,480
    50th (median)
    $86,740
    75th
    $115,400
    90th
    $137,020

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 99% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 1% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,930
    Connecticut $91,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,300
    Wisconsin $73,580
    Colorado $69,160
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,040

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$69,640
    Coaches and Scouts$48,930
    Graphic Designers$58,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,160
    Producers and Directors$60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$112,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Colorado Springs, CO is $41.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 36.2% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,480.