Occupation ยท SOC 27-2041
Music Directors and Composers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of music directors and composers can typically be done from home. The score of 50% means only part of the detailed job titles in this group were judged teleworkable. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 12,330 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $63,670 ($30.61 an hour).
US employment
12,330
Median annual wage
$63,670
Mean annual wage
$84,230
Median hourly wage
$30.61
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Connecticut$91,810
- New York$80,230
- Utah$78,010
- Washington$77,840
- Hawaii$77,440
Top 5 after cost of living
- Connecticut$88,610
- Utah$78,910
- Wisconsin$78,200
- Indiana$76,760
- Oklahoma$75,870
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | $16,520 (+25.9%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Writers and Authors | $72,270 | $8,600 (+13.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $47,370 (+74.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Film and Video Editors | $70,980 | $7,310 (+11.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,430 | $2,760 (+4.3%) | 3 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,310 | $32,640 (+51.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California2,410
- 2. New York1,610
- 3. Florida670
- 4. Texas650
- 5. Tennessee640
- 6. Illinois540
- 7. Oregon470
- 8. Pennsylvania450
- 9. Washington390
- 10. New Jersey380
States that pay the most
- 1. Connecticut$91,810
- 2. New York$80,230
- 3. Utah$78,010
- 4. Washington$77,840
- 5. Hawaii$77,440
- 6. California$74,760
- 7. Wisconsin$73,580
- 8. Massachusetts$72,760
- 9. Indiana$71,640
- 10. Colorado$69,160
Median annual wage. Based on 38 states and territories with published figures.
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