Music Directors and Composers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications In demand
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

What a music directors and composer does

Become a music directors and composer

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good music directors and composer

  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Talking to others.
  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
  • Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $30 per hour with an average salary of $62,100 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $22 and $34 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $46,000 and $71,700 per year.

Music Directors And Composer job outlook

  • There are 212 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 291 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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