Music Directors and Composers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $61,830 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $154,400
Employed locally 60
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $51,580
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $92,210
    90th
    $154,400

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 63% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 37% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Editors $56,160
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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 2.9% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,580.