Highest-Paying States for Music Directors and Composers
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1New Jersey$122,750
- 2California$93,090
- 3Colorado$88,460
- 4District of Columbia$84,040
- 5New York$82,930
- 6Utah$82,570
- 7Tennessee$79,640
- 8Wisconsin$78,690
- 9Massachusetts$78,620
- 10Indiana$77,270
- 11Connecticut$77,070
- 12Washington$75,060
- 13Hawaii$74,570
- 14Georgia$67,100
- 15Texas$65,570