Music Directors and Composers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $71,100 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.18
10th percentile $39,810
90th percentile $146,510
Employed locally 40
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,810
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $71,100
    75th
    $93,020
    90th
    $146,510

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 85% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 15% 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $104,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,230
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $71,800
    Pittsburgh, PA $69,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,010

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $46,890
    Public Relations Specialists $50,560
    Coaches and Scouts $46,610
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,140
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,400
    Producers and Directors $63,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Lancaster, PA is $34.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Lancaster, PA is 11.7% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $39,810 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.