The salary statistics and trend of music directors and composers in the industry of sound recording industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare music director and composers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $145,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for music directors and composers in the industry of sound recording industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) music directors and composers is $145,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent music directors and composers is $21,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of music directors and composers in the industry of Sound Recording Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,310 | -8.86% | -1.20% |
| 2016 | $62,390 | 5.51% | - |
| 2015 | $58,950 | 6.94% | - |
| 2014 | $54,860 | 1.84% | - |
| 2013 | $53,850 | -7.71% | - |
| 2012 | $58,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of music directors and composers in seven industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of music directors and composers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | |
| Sound Recording Industries | |
| Software Publishers | |
| Publishing Industries (except Internet) | |
| Broadcasting (except Internet) | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | |
| Radio Broadcasting | |
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