

| Music Directors and Composers | |||||||||||
| Summary Occupational Forecast Data for Music Directors and Composers | |||||||||||
| Employment | Employment Change | Average Annual Job Openings | Wage & Training Levels | ||||||||
| 2020 | 2025 | Numerical | Percent | New Jobs | Replacement Jobs | Total | Median Hourly | Median Annual | Training Levels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 410 | 5 | 1.20% | 1 | 45 | 46 | $26.07 | $54,231 | Bachelor's degree | ||
| Description: | Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, choirs, and glee clubs. Includes arrangers, composers, choral directors, and orchestrators. | ||||||||||
| Forecast Data Source: EMSI (4th Quarter 2025) | |||||||||||