Music Directors and Composers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $73,370 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.27
10th percentile $48,100
90th percentile $156,900
Employed locally 110
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,100
    25th
    $52,210
    50th (median)
    $73,370
    75th
    $119,320
    90th
    $156,900

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 95% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 5% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $96,430
    Colorado Springs, CO $86,740
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $84,660
    Washington $77,840
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $74,780
    Wisconsin $73,580

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,560
    Graphic Designers $63,270
    Public Relations Specialists $62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,110
    Producers and Directors $49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Indianapolis, IN is $35.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 15.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $48,100 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,210.