Music Directors and Composers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • New York
Music Directors and Composers in New York earn a median salary of $65,353 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.6% vs the national median of $63,670. An estimated 1,740 music directors and composers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $40,500 to $97,980 depending on location.
$65,353
Avg median salary in New York
$97,980
Highest paying metro
$40,500
Lowest paying metro
1,740
Employed in New York
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Music Directors and Composers
inMusic Directors and Composers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $97,980 | $58,780 | $174,180 | 1,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,030 | $47,220 | $88,310 | 100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $70,300 | $49,020 | $156,000 | 90 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,290 | $55,830 | $82,020 | 230 |
| Central East New York | $61,870 | $53,620 | $63,800 | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $59,780 | $39,460 | $122,130 | 80 |
| Buffalo, NY | $54,070 | $40,010 | $129,760 | 110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $40,500 | $34,920 | $68,250 | 40 |