Music Directors and Composers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $76,810 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.93
10th percentile $58,850
90th percentile $100,800
Employed locally 50
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,850
    25th
    $74,490
    50th (median)
    $76,810
    75th
    $98,440
    90th
    $100,800

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 88% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 12% 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
    Wisconsin $73,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,010

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $73,130
    Coaches and Scouts $44,800
    Graphic Designers $62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,950
    Producers and Directors $63,690
    Editors $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Madison, WI is $36.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Madison, WI is 20.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $58,850 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,490.