Music Directors and Composers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $104,000 +63.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 50
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $37,000
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $104,000
    90th
    $104,000

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 163% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Music Directors and Composers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $114,290
    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
    Connecticut $91,810

    Nearby metros — Music Directors and Composers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,230
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $71,800
    Lancaster, PA $71,100
    Pittsburgh, PA $69,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,010

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $52,540
    Coaches and Scouts $46,520
    Public Relations Specialists $48,060
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280
    Producers and Directors $64,880
    Editors $59,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in Scranton, PA is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Scranton, PA is 63.3% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,000.