Occupation Salary Profile

Music Directors and Composers

SOC Code: 27-2041

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

National Median (BLS)
$58,800
▲ +3.96% Nominal +0.68% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$53,123
▼ -10.49% Nominal ▼ -13.21% Real
Average Base Salary
$69,220
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
380
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Music Directors and Composers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $49,940
25th Percentile $52,900
National Median (50th Percentile) $58,800
75th Percentile $76,670
90th Percentile $97,350
P10: $49,940 P50 (Median): $58,800 P90: $97,350
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 35 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $53,123
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -10.49%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -13.21%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,304
25th Percentile $47,520
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $53,123
75th Percentile $66,040
90th Percentile $75,280
H-1B P10: $45,304 H-1B P50: $53,123 H-1B P90: $75,280
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Music Directors and Composers roles ($53,123) is -9.7% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($58,800).