Music Directors and Composers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Music Directors and Composers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $75,048 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.9% vs the national median of $63,670. An estimated 390 music directors and composers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $59,010 to $104,000 depending on location.
$75,048
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$104,000
Highest paying metro
$59,010
Lowest paying metro
390
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Music Directors and Composers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PA | $104,000 | $37,000 | $104,000 | 50 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $71,800 | $59,410 | $81,050 | 40 |
| Lancaster, PA | $71,100 | $48,220 | $93,020 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,330 | $49,920 | $84,630 | 70 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,010 | $40,710 | $92,060 | 190 |