Music Directors and Composers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $51,380 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 210
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $81,930
    90th
    $156,000

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 59% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 41% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,880

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Dallas, TX is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Dallas, TX is 19.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.