The salary statistics and trend of music directors and composers in the industry of radio broadcasting 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 | $19,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for music directors and composers in the industry of radio broadcasting. 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 $78,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent music directors and composers is $19,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of music directors and composers in the industry of Radio Broadcasting from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $37,850 | -11.20% | -27.24% |
| 2015 | $42,090 | 3.23% | - |
| 2014 | $40,730 | -11.34% | - |
| 2013 | $45,350 | -6.20% | - |
| 2012 | $48,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of music directors and composers in three 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 |
|---|---|
| Software Publishers | |
| Publishing Industries (except Internet) | |
| Radio Broadcasting | |
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