The salary statistics and trend of music directors and composers in the industry of other schools and instruction 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 | $24,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for music directors and composers in the industry of other schools and instruction. 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 $100,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent music directors and composers is $24,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of music directors and composers in the industry of Other Schools and Instruction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,170 | 15.62% | -50.06% |
| 2016 | $37,270 | 2.84% | - |
| 2015 | $36,210 | -2.10% | - |
| 2014 | $36,970 | -83.31% | - |
| 2013 | $67,770 | 2.20% | - |
| 2012 | $66,280 | - | - |
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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