Music Directors and Composers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,880 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $101,000
Employed locally 140
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $49,880
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $79,270
    90th
    $101,000

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 62% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 38% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,380

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Houston, TX is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Houston, TX is 21.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,880.