Music Directors and Composers Salary in Michigan

Music directors and composers in Michigan earn the most in Grand Rapids (average $67,750 a year) and the least in Detroit ($62,630), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the music directors and composers average at $68,810 and the median at $59,400 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,470.

Music Directors and Composers average salary by city in Michigan

Grand Rapids$67,750
Detroit$62,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Rapids	$67,750	$65,190	$43,710	$52,930	96
Detroit	$62,630	$52,900	$38,870	$48,724	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Music Directors and Composers salary in other states

Music Directors and Composers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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