The salary statistics and trend of music directors and composers in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare music director and composers salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for music directors and composers in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $92,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent music directors and composers is $29,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of music directors and composers in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,690 | 1.74% | 12.78% |
| 2016 | $53,740 | 2.70% | - |
| 2015 | $52,290 | 5.41% | - |
| 2014 | $49,460 | 1.23% | - |
| 2013 | $48,850 | 2.35% | - |
| 2012 | $47,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of music directors and composers in 14 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of music directors and composers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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