Music Directors and Composers Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $72,030 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.63
10th percentile $34,970
90th percentile $104,800
Employed locally 100
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,970
    25th
    $47,220
    50th (median)
    $72,030
    75th
    $88,310
    90th
    $104,800

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 74% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 26% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,780
    Syracuse, NY $70,300
    Rochester, NY $66,290
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,780
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,070

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $52,480
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,360
    Public Relations Specialists $68,670
    Graphic Designers $60,070
    Producers and Directors $75,390
    Audio and Video Technicians $46,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Kiryas Joel, NY is $34.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 13.1% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $34,970 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,220.