Music Directors and Composers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $58,640 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $45,140
90th percentile $108,330
Employed locally 50
National median $63,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,140
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $58,640
    75th
    $62,960
    90th
    $108,330

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Music Directors and Composers salary vs area income 75% Median Music Directors and Composers salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,930
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $58,370
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,740
    Richmond, VA $54,110
    Montana $48,530

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,060
    Coaches and Scouts $41,720
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,230
    Producers and Directors $66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Music Directors and Composers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Music Directors and Composers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.65 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Music Directors and Composers salaries?

    The median Music Directors and Composers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 7.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Music Directors and Composers (10th percentile) earn around $45,140 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.