Music Directors and Composers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $62,670 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $149,530
Employed locally 40
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $41,790
    50th (median)
    $62,670
    75th
    $131,200
    90th
    $149,530

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 61% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 39% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $86,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,300
    Wisconsin $73,580
    Colorado $69,160

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $77,530
    Graphic Designers $74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Denver, CO is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Denver, CO is 1.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,790.