Music Directors and Composers Salary in North Carolina

Music directors and composers in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $95,730 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($75,690), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the music directors and composers average at $84,340 and the median at $63,380 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,470.

Music Directors and Composers average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$95,730
Raleigh$75,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$95,730	$67,590	$52,950	$72,865	97
Raleigh	$75,690	$58,570	$55,360	$59,567	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Carolina

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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